Citation

Håkansson C, Ahlborg G. Scand. J. Occup. Ther. 2018; 25(4): 278-287.

Affiliation

Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine , Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, and Institute of Stress Medicine , Gothenburg , Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/11038128.2017.1298666

PMID

28276962

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Stress-related disorders are the main reason for sick leave in many European countries. The aim of the present study was to explore whether perceived occupational imbalance predicts stress-related disorders, potential gender differences, and to explore the mediating role of perceived stress.

METHOD: Longitudinal data on 2223 employees in a public organization in Sweden were collected by surveys, and analyzed by logistic regression.

RESULTS: Occupational imbalance predicted stress-related disorders among both women and men. However, what aspects of occupational imbalance which predicted stress-related disorders differ by gender. Perceived stress was not a mediator in these associations.

CONCLUSION AND SIGNIFICANCE: How women and men perceived their occupational balance affected the risk of stress-related disorders. The results may be used to develop effective strategies to decrease stress-related disorders.

Language: en

Keywords

Burnout; exhaustion disorder; human activities; psychological stress