Is occupational stress associated with work engagement ?

Abstract

The occupational stress is associated with dissatisfaction, excessive demand at work and personal factors. Those factors can reduce work performance and can predispose workers to various diseases. Workers' health may be protected if there is encouragement to face challenges, which may lessen the impact on psychological and somatic stress and thus have greater personal and professional satisfaction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between occupational stress and work engagement. Participated in this study 457 male and female workers of a metallurgical industry. Subjects answered personal data, and the Job Stress Scale and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale were applied. Results showed an association between occupational stress and work engagement (P=0,001). The way the individual deals with his frustrations, or rather the work engagement, is associated with the occupational stress.

Associations of Occupational Stressors, Perceived Organizational Support, and Psychological Capital with Work Engagement among Chinese Female Nurses

“…As job demands, extrinsic effort was negatively associated with vigor, dedication, and absorption. This finding was consistent with previous studies from different countries [ 26 – 28 ]. There are two possible explanations for the negative relations.…”

“…There are many researches that have found positive relationships between occupational stress and job burnout in nurses across countries [ 23 – 25 ]. Occupational stress has been identified as a predictor of work engagement in the workers of a metallurgical industry [ 26 ]. Also, as occupational stressors, workload and time pressure showed a positive association with work engagement among Japanese employees [ 27 ].…”

The Effect of Competencies and Job Stress on Work Engagement with Job Satisfaction as Mediating Variable

“…This also happened to Bukittinggi City government employees, because of the feeling of being bored or bored at a monotonous and routine job that triggers the emergence of stress in work, as a result there will be a conflict of interest that occurs among fellow employees, namely employees who do not cooperate with employees who work seriously.This study is in line with research conducted by Rothmann, (2008) who revealed no significant relationship between work stress (due to work demand) and work involvement (enthusiasm and dedication). Among the studies of Padula et al (2012) revealed that there is a negative relationship between work stress and work involvement. Furthermore, research conducted by Beattie & Griffin (2014) revealed that impoliteness in the workplace, or rude and disrespectful behavior will cause stress for employees.…”

“…This understanding from Marciano (2010) can be interpreted to the extent that a person is committed, dedicates himself and is loyal to the organization, supervisor, work and his colleagues. Padula et al, (2012) revealed that work stress is related to dissatisfaction, excessive demand at work and personal factors. According to Rabiu, Muhammed, Umaru, & Ahmed (2016);Murillo-Zamorano et al, (2019) which states that inverted classes have a positive effect on students' knowledge, skills, and involvement.…”

“…Based on the description above, the hypothesis is: H3: Competence has a positive and significant effect on work engagement Research conducted by Rothmann, (2008) which revealed no significant relationship between work stress (due to work demand) and work involvement (enthusiasm and dedication). Among the studies of Padula et al (2012) revealed that there is a negative relationship between work stress and work involvement. Furthermore, research conducted by Beattie & Griffin (2014) revealed that impoliteness in the workplace, or rude and disrespectful behavior will cause stress for employees.…”