Gender Differences in Job Stress and Resources
Author Information
Author(s): Heub Angelina, Schaller Andrea, Lange Martin
Primary Institution: Department of Fitness and Health, IST University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf, Germany
Hypothesis
This study aims to investigate gender differences in the effects of work stressors and resources on subjective perceived stress.
Conclusion
The study found that high quantitative demands and working time increase subjective perceived stress, while high co-worker support, quality of leadership, and job control decrease it, with some gender differences in these effects.
Supporting Evidence
- High quantitative demands are associated with increased subjective perceived stress.
- Long working hours significantly increase subjective perceived stress for women.
- High co-worker support, quality of leadership, and job control are linked to reduced subjective perceived stress.
Takeaway
Men and women feel stress from work differently; men are more affected by high demands, while women feel more stressed by long working hours.
Methodology
The study used secondary data analysis from the 'German Study on Mental Health at Work' with structural equation modeling to analyze the data.
Potential Biases
Response bias may exist due to the sensitive nature of the study, and self-assessments may not provide an objective view of working conditions.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions, and the operationalization of qualitative demands may not fully capture their impact.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 4,118 employees, evenly split between genders, with a median age range of 45-49 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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