Personality Traits and Psychological Distress in Japanese Employees
Author Information
Author(s): Masahito Fushimi
Primary Institution: Akita Prefectural Mental Health and Welfare Center
Hypothesis
The study examines the relationship between coping styles (internality-externality) and psychological distress in employees.
Conclusion
The study found that higher internality scores are associated with lower psychological distress scores among employees.
Supporting Evidence
- Significant negative correlations were found between internality and psychological distress scores.
- Factors such as sex, age, and education significantly affected the relationship between coping styles and psychological distress.
Takeaway
If you believe you can control your life, you might feel less stressed at work. This study looked at how this belief affects workers in Japan.
Methodology
Employees completed self-administered questionnaires measuring coping styles and psychological distress.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias due to voluntary participation in the survey.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-selection bias may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 632 males and 901 females from various age groups and educational backgrounds in Akita, Japan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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