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Psychological stress in middle-aged and aged executives

C Morioka1, J Kinumaki, J Soda

  • 1Department of Neuropsychiatry, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Japan.

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
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Middle-aged and older executives show higher rates of neurotic symptoms, particularly anxiety and insomnia, compared to non-executives. This study highlights the need for stress management interventions in this demographic.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Neurotic symptoms and stress impact employee well-being and productivity.
  • Identifying at-risk occupational groups is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of neurotic symptoms in middle-aged and older executives.
  • To compare stress-related symptoms between executives and non-executives.
  • To explore the utility of the General Health Questionnaire for early stress detection.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 210 company employees using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ, 60 items).
  • Comparison of GHQ scores between executives (aged 40+) and non-executive controls.
  • Analysis of subordinate scales including somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, and social dysfunction.

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Main Results:

  • 21.9% of employees exhibited neurotic symptoms.
  • Executives (18/55) had significantly higher total GHQ scores (>=17) than non-executives (9/60) (P < 0.05).
  • Executives showed significantly higher scores for anxiety and insomnia (P < 0.05) and other scales compared to controls.

Conclusions:

  • Middle-aged and older executives are at increased risk for neurotic symptoms, especially anxiety and insomnia.
  • The General Health Questionnaire is a valuable tool for early detection and management of occupational stress.
  • Findings support the development of preventative stress management strategies for executives.