Work Conditions and Family Conflict Among German Hospital Physicians
Author Information
Author(s): Isabelle Fuß, Matthias Nübling, Hans-Martin Hasselhorn, David Schwappach, Monika A Rieger
Primary Institution: University Witten/Herdecke
Hypothesis
What are the psychosocial and organizational predictors of work interfering with family conflict among German hospital physicians?
Conclusion
Work interfering with family conflict is prevalent among German hospital physicians, influenced by work organization and interpersonal relations.
Supporting Evidence
- Hospital physicians reported higher levels of work interfering with family conflict compared to the general population.
- Predictors of work interfering with family conflict included high work demands and working despite illness.
- Good sense of community at work was identified as a protective factor against work interfering with family conflict.
Takeaway
Doctors in Germany often find their work makes it hard to spend time with their families, which can lead to stress and unhappiness.
Methodology
Data were collected through questionnaires assessing psychosocial work hazards and strains among hospital physicians.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to non-response and the representativeness of the sample is uncertain.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions, and the response rate of 38.9% may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
{"gender_distribution":{"male":60.1,"female":38.5},"mean_age":38.3,"mean_years_worked":11.0}
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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