Job stress, gender, and workplace violence: analysis of assault experiences of state employees.

2004 ◽  
pp. 163-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Hurrell ◽  
Karen A. Worthington ◽  
Richard J. Driscoll
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
State Employees

scholarly journals (Un)bounded Social Work?—Analysis of Working Conditions in Refugee and Homeless Aid in Relation to Perceived Job Stress and Job Satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 601
Author(s):  
Swantje Robelski ◽  
Janika Mette ◽  
Tanja Wirth ◽  
Niklas Kiepe ◽  
Albert Nienhaus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Federal States ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Domain Specific

Little is known about working conditions of social workers providing help in homeless and refugee aid. Therefore, the present study examined their work-related demands, job and personal resources as well as workplace violence, domain-specific demands, and gender-related differences. Job demands and resources were analyzed with regard to their association with job stress and job satisfaction. Two hundred and fifty-three social workers (69.2% female, 30.8% male) from four federal states in Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania) took part in the cross-sectional quantitative online survey that included validated scales and exploratory items especially developed for the target group. Multiple regression analysis showed that resilience as a personal resource was a significant negative predictor of perceived job stress. Emotional demands were positively related with perceived job stress. Meaning of work and social support were strongly associated with job satisfaction. Language and bureaucratic barriers as well as being affected by clients’ experiences were the domain-specific demands named most often. The study offers insights into the work-related demands and resources and their respective impact on perceived job stress and job satisfaction experienced by social workers in refugee and homeless aid. In order to ensure health and safety for this occupational group, health promotion measures focusing on structural aspects are recommended.

The Implementation of Workplace Violence Policy in State Government

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian B. Lord
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
State Government ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
State Employees ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Reporting Procedures

Workplace violence has received an increasing amount of attention in the last five years. While it is difficult to conclude that it is actually escalating, the numerous studies do provide numbers that lead one to believe that it is a serious problem. Although agencies and corporations are beginning to develop workplace violence policies, there is no published research that documents the results of the implementation of such policies. The current research examines North Carolina state employees’ familiarity with their new workplace violence policy and reporting procedures, how uniformally the policy is being utilized, victims’ perceptions of their agencies’ responses to their own violent incidents, and their generalized perceptions of the agencies’ intent to keep the workplace safe.

Psychological Workplace Violence and Health Outcomes in South Korean Nurses

2021 ◽  
pp. 216507992110259
Author(s):  
Jinhwa Lee ◽  
Bokim Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
South Korean

Background Workplace violence (WPV) and its health consequences should continue to be investigated to foster a healthy and safe working environment, which may reduce nurse staff turnover and improve nurse staff shortages. This study aimed to address the gap in understanding WPV in non-western nurses by examining the relationship between psychological WPV experience, psychological well-being, subjective job stress, and presenteeism among South Korean nurses. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from the fifth Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS), and 477 nurses were analyzed. For the analysis, selected variables were extracted from the KWCS through a review of the existing literature. In the analysis, we included psychological WPV experiences, such as verbal abuse, unwanted sexual attention, threats, and/or humiliating behaviors over the past 1 month. We measured health outcomes including nurses’ psychological well-being, subjective job stress, and presenteeism. Findings Psychological WPV within the previous month was experienced by 11.1% of the participants. Experience with verbal abuse, threats, or humiliating behaviors was associated with more job stress, higher presenteeism, and poor psychological well-being. Conclusion/Application to Practice Study findings suggest that a comprehensive WPV prevention program accompanied by interventions aiming to reduce job stress and improve the well-being of nurses should be actively implemented. To prevent psychological WPV and improve the health of nurses, evidence-based efforts, such as establishment of WPV prevention procedures and education/training of workers at the national, organizational, and individual levels are needed.

The Development of the Job Stressor Appraisal Scale as Part of the Job Stress Battery

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilknur Özalp Türetgen ◽  
Özlem Sertel Berk ◽  
Gokce Basbug ◽  
Pinar Unsal
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Job Stressors ◽  
Job Stressor

This study introduces the psychometric qualities of the Job Stressor Appraisal Scale (JSAS), a part of the Job Stress Battery, which comprehensively measures job stress in terms of job stressors, moderators, and strains. The JSAS measures employees’ appraisals of job stressors by considering both their frequency and intensity. To test its psychometric qualities, we administered the JSAS to a sample of 1,069 employees in Turkey. Factor analysis revealed a 5-factor structure, with 43 items explaining 46.1% of the variance. Cronbach’s α coefficients of the factors and the total scale varied between .66 and .93. In terms of construct and convergent validities, results generally showed significant correlations in the expected directions. These findings obtained on the validity and reliability of the scale imply good psychometric qualities.

Job Stress: A Complex Yet Timely Subject

1996 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 613-614
Author(s):  
Joseph J. Hurrell
Keyword(s):  
Job Stress
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