Workplace stressors: workload 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyStressASAQA Created by: JessToLetYouKnowCreated on: 25-04-15 12:10 Who did Johansson study? Sawmill workers 1 of 9 What did he find? That the high risk "finishers" had higher illness rates and higher adrenaline levels than a control group of cleaners. 2 of 9 What mood changes did the "finishers" experience in Johansson's study? Irritability and lower feelings of wellbeing 3 of 9 What did Kivimaki find in a meta-analysis? That of 14 studies on employees with high job strain they were 50% more likely to develop Coronary Heart Disease. 4 of 9 Criticisms of Kivimaki's study - Only focused on job strain and ignored other factors that could incur CHD such as long working hours and low social support. 5 of 9 Issue with work underload - This can also cause stress if jobs lack creativity or are beneath people's capacities. 6 of 9 What did Naylor and Malcomson find? That female and younger teachers reported the worst impact of stress and the lowest coping ability. 7 of 9 How many in Naylor and Malcomson's study reported health problems related to their work life? 1/3 8 of 9 What is burnout in terms of workload related stress? Reactions such as emotional exhaustion due to chronic stress in the workplace. 9 of 9
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