The Impact of Multiple Roles on Psychological Distress among Japanese Workers

Honda, Ayumi; Abe, Yasuyo; Date, Yutaka; Honda, Sumihisa

doi:10.1016/j.shaw.2014.12.004

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“…In line with this result, Guidi et al [7] conducted a study among Italian workers and their results suggested the high impact of the subscale of role on WAI [7] . Previous studies demonstrated that poor support from supervisors and stress of the role can reduce job satisfaction, and lead to fatigue, occupational burnout, and multiple physical and mental problems [35] , [36] , [37] , [38] .…”

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Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers

Gharibi

Mokarami

Taban

et al. 2016

Safety and Health at Work

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BackgroundWork Ability Index (WAI) is a well-known and valid self-report tool that has been widely used in various studies to identify and avoid early retirement and work-related disability. Nevertheless, very few studies have been carried out to evaluate work ability in Iran. We aimed to investigate the WAI and the effect of work-related stress on it among Iranian workers.MethodsA cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study was carried out among 449 workers from five working sectors in three big cities of Iran. Work ability and work-related stress were measured using the Persian version of WAI and the Persian version of Health and Safety Executive Stress Indicator Tool.ResultsMore than a third of the workers surveyed (34.70%) did not have an appropriate level of work ability (WAI < 37). There was a significant correlation between subscales of work-related stress and the mean score of WAI. Furthermore, the variables of body mass index, sleep quality, exercise activity, job tenure, and three subscales of work-related stress including demands, supervisor support, and role were significant predictors of WAI.ConclusionAccording to the results of this study, the interventional programs must be focused on improving supervisors support, eliminating ambiguity and conflicts in the role of workers in their job and organization, reducing job demands, improving sleep quality, and increasing exercise activity.

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Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers

Gharibi

Mokarami

Taban

et al. 2016

Safety and Health at Work

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“…Furthermore, multiple roles have also been observed to contribute to exhaustion/fatigue which consequently depletes personal resources, affects cognitive abilities and contributes to poor decision making. Other research links multiple roles to stress (Ceschi et al, 2017;Honda et al, 2015). Erikson (2012) argues that multiplicity of roles contributes to confusion regarding the nature of specific roles and therefore contributes to employees being more likely to waste their energy negotiating their roles and responsibilities and ultimately becoming involved in non-productive tasks and poor decision making (Rozario et al, 2004).…”

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Developing a decision-making dependency (DMD) model for nurse managers

Chisengantambu-Winters

Robinson

Evans

2020

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Decision making is an inherent, complex and vital component of the work of managers. Its importance and role in operationalizing the activities of an organisation are well-evidenced in management literature. Yet, there is a dearth of literature about the processes used by nurse managers to make decisions. The principal aim of this paper is to identify the different types of decisions made by nurse managers and explore the related decision-making processes. A 'dependency model' is proposed, which illustrates the factors affecting the art of decision making. Structured interviews were conducted to identify types of decisions made by nurse managers in different healthcare settings and the factors underpinning these decisions. The research focused on an intensive study of a small group of nurse managers working in rural and regional health institutions in South Australia. The sample included nurse unit managers, after-hours coordinators and directors of nursing. Hermeneutic principles and interpretive research were used to conduct interviews with nurse managers who make numerous and varied types of decisions, though often without following a step-by-step approach. The study identified dependency factors that influence how decisions are made, and developed a model based on eight key variables: (1) the situation to be addressed; (2) the time period in which the decision has to be made; (3) required inputs from colleagues; (4) complexity of the task and the environment, (5) the duration and time it takes to make a decision, (6) availability of resources, (7) the decision-making environment, and (8) personal characteristics. These eight variables are interrelated and have both direct and indirect impacts on how decisions are made. Nurse managers make pragmatic decisions reflecting the complexity of their roles and responsibilities. Awareness of the factors on which decisions depend helps understanding of how they navigate through decision-making processes. The findings are presented as a model that can be used to support decision making by nurse managers in various health settings.

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“…In general, having multiple roles can create role conflict, leading to an increased risk of psychological distress such as stress [ 1 – 4 ]. For example, participants with childrearing or elderly caregiving responsibilities reported higher psychological distress compared to those with only an employment role [ 5 ]. Takeda et al found a positive relationship between the number of family members and worries [ 6 ].…”

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Relationship between the number of family members and stress by gender: Cross-sectional analysis of the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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BackgroundDue to gendered inequalities in the division of domestic work, women with paid employment and family caregiving responsibilities can feel extremely tired with general distress and depression. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the association between the number of family members and stress level by gender among Korean adults using a nationally representative dataset.MethodsWe used a sample of 6,293 subjects aged 19 or older (3,629 female and 2,264 male) from the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. A multivariable logistic regression analysis with sociodemographic and health-related characteristics was conducted. Because there were gender differences, a stratified analysis was performed for each gender.ResultsAge, number of family members, education level, occupational status, depression, self-rated health status, and chronic diseases were found to have a significant association with stress level in the study subjects (p<0.05). The probability of perceiving stress increased among females from family with two members (OR 1.521), three family members (OR 1.893), or four or more family members without spouse (OR 2.035) compared to those who live alone.ConclusionWe found that unmarried women are more likely to be stressed as the number of family members increases. Gender expectations giving women the main responsibility for domestic and care work may become a source of stress. Reconciliation of family and work remains women’s responsibility in Korea. As family problems are recently becoming a big issue, our study shows the importance of considering gender difference in studies on stress according to family roles and functions.

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The Impact of Multiple Roles on Psychological Distress among Japanese Workers

Cited by 18 publications

References 43 publications

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers

Effects of Work-Related Stress on Work Ability Index among Iranian Workers

Developing a decision-making dependency (DMD) model for nurse managers

Relationship between the number of family members and stress by gender: Cross-sectional analysis of the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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