Associations Between Workplace Effort in Psychosocial Risk Management and Employees' Assessment of the Psychosocial Work Environment – A Multilevel Study with 7,565 Employees in 1,013 Workplaces

Sannie Vester Thorsen et al

Thorsen et al. (2017) explored the effects of occupational stress on workers' mental and physical health, analyzing the relationship between organizational factors, psychological well-being, and work performance. The study highlights the relevance of working conditions in promoting quality of life and preventing occupational diseases.

Keywords: Occupational stress, Well-being at work, Mental health, Organizational factors, Quality of life.

Methodology: The research was based on a systematic review of longitudinal studies, considering different sectors and types of work. Variables such as workload, social support, autonomy, and work-life balance were analyzed, aiming to understand the impacts on workers' health.

Main Results: The results indicated that high levels of occupational stress are associated with an increase in psychological disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as physical impacts, including musculoskeletal disorders. The existence of a positive work environment, with adequate social support and flexibility policies, demonstrated beneficial effects in reducing stress and improving professional performance.

Practical Implications: The study suggests that organizations should implement preventive measures, such as well-being programs and stress reduction interventions, to improve employee health and, consequently, increase productivity. Psychological support policies and incentives for work-life balance are effective strategies to minimize the negative impacts of occupational stress.

Reference: Thorsen, et al. (2017). Associations between the workplace-effort in psychosocial risk management and the employee-rating of the psychosocial work environment – a multilevel study of 7565 employees in 1013 workplaces. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 2017; 45: 463–467.  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1403494817696377?__cf_chl_tk=D4pAd8g_XP1ROQ4SxhAksk4Sg.dRrOFwc0trJe1dgNI-1744221097-1.0.1.1-VP1nw7BMsCnmummBAwpguRim58Qi40axCATCyjwNWdQ

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