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Identifying the relationship between work and nonwork stress among bank managers
A Bednar1, C Marshall, S Bahouth
1Department of General Business, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond 73034-5209, USA.
Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Demographic factors like gender, age, and management level impact perceived stress in bank managers. Stress levels at work and outside of work were found to be positively correlated.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Occupational Health
- Socioeconomic Studies
Background:
- Perceived stress significantly impacts employee well-being and job performance in high-pressure industries.
- Understanding the interplay between demographic variables and stress is crucial for developing targeted support strategies.
- Bank managers face unique work and nonwork environmental stressors that warrant investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the influence of demographic and socioeconomic factors on perceived stress in bank managers.
- To determine the correlation between work-related and nonwork-related perceived stress among bank managers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized multiple linear regression analysis to assess relationships between variables.
- Analyzed perceived stress data from bank managers across different demographic groups.
- Investigated correlations between stress experienced in work and nonwork environments.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in perceived stress were observed across genders, management levels, and age groups.
- A positive correlation was identified between perceived stress in the work environment and perceived stress in the nonwork environment.
- Demographic variables significantly predict perceived stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Gender, age, and management level are key demographic determinants of perceived stress in bank managers.
- Work and nonwork stress are interconnected, suggesting a holistic approach to stress management is necessary.
- Interventions should consider demographic specificities to effectively mitigate stress in banking professionals.