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A Study on the effects of the Job-stress influenced to the construction defects (건설업 근로자의 직무스트레스가 건설공사의 하자에 미치는 영향)

  • Sim, Min-Young;Park, Hai-Chun;Lee, Kyoung-Hun;Cho, Sang-Hun
    • Proceedings of the Safety Management and Science Conference
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    • 2009.11a
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    • pp.483-493
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    • 2009
  • The global economic recession caused a great change of the labor environment such as restructurings and unstable employment. This facts brought about an increase in sense of rivalry, over workload, job uncertainty and lowering of self-confidence. Due to the fact that the work process and employing system in construction field is little differ from normal industries, especially, labors working in construction field are much exposed to the job stress. On this study, we survey construction-field labors and made an analysis of the gathered data through the statistic method to reveal what kind of job-stress factors influence on the defects of construction works. As the result, we investigated the truth of the induction factors which cause the job-stress in costruction field and proposed an alternative plan for an effective job-stress management which make the defect rate low.

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The Effects of Work Sense, Job Stress, Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention of Caregivers in Long-Term Care Hospitals (요양병원 간병인의 직업의식, 직무스트레스, 직무만족도가 이직의도에 미치는 영향)

  • Hyeon-Suk Han;Wang-keun Yoo;Eun-Su Do
    • Korea Journal of Hospital Management
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2023
  • Purposes: Caregivers are placed in a poor working environment because there is no special legal basis or definition in the current medical system, and they have difficulty in supplying manpower due to frequent job change and retirement. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the effect on job consciousness, job stress, job satisfaction, and turnover intention of caregivers in nursing hospitals for the elderly. Methodology: In this study, a survey was conducted from May 2nd to 16th, 2022, targeting caregivers with more than 6 months of work experience working at 10 nursing hospitals in D City. Data were collected through convenience sampling, and a self-administered questionnaire method was used, in which subjects filled out a questionnaire. A total of 240 questionnaires were distributed, and 220 copies were considered for the final analysis after excluding non-response or inappropriate questionnaires for data use. Data analysis used t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis, and the main results are as follows. Findings: Job stress and job satisfaction showed a significant correlation with the level of turnover intention, and were also found to be major determinants. On the other hand, among the occupational characteristics of the study subjects, employment type, job motivation, service period, number of patients, injury experience, and license status showed a significant difference from turnover intention. Conclusion: As a result of the above research, in order to prevent job turnover and retirement by improving job stress and job satisfaction of caregivers engaged in nursing hospitals, it is necessary not only to legalize caregivers, but also to secure an appropriate level of caregivers for nursing hospitals and improve specific treatment for caregivers. Ultimately, a policy alternative that can provide quality nursing service is required.

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Impact on job satisfaction according to teacher efficacy and Nursery School Teacher Job Stress (Focused on Ulsan Ulju) (어린이집 교사의 교사효능감과 직무스트레스에 따른 직무만족도에 미치는 영향 (울산광역시 울주군을 중심으로))

  • Lee, En-Young;Cho, Sung-Je
    • The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.152-162
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    • 2015
  • This study investigates the effects on job satisfaction and job stress according to teacher efficacy and coping in child care center teachers. The subjects of study were exactly 237 child care teachers and child care center located in Ulsan City ${\bigcirc}$ gun. from September 7 to October 20, 2014 data were collected through a questionnaire. The statistical analysis was performed in order to analyze t-test, one-way analysis of variance, correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation using SPSS WIN 21.0 and Amos 21.0 program. In addition, the empirical analysis was verified at the 5% significance level.First, teacher efficacy can be seen high when job satisfaction is remarkably high as a result of the analysis econd, know that job satisfaction is mostly lower when a job stress is higher Implications of this study are thought to improve the working environment and to be going to be the base line data for welfare improvement of the child care teacher.

Moderating Effect of Self-efficacy and Social Support in the Relationship between Physical Therapist's Job Stress and Psychological Burnout

  • Yoon, Hye-Jeong;Moon, Kyung-Rye
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.25 no.8
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    • pp.137-144
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, we propose the moderating effects of self-efficacy and social support on the relationship between physical therapists' job stress and psychological burnout. Based on the previous studies, this study set up three types of variables: 1) independent variable, 2) moderating variable, 3) dependent variable. Job stress was identified as an independent variable, self-efficacy and social support was identified as a moderating variable and psychological burnout was identified as a dependent variable. To empirically conduct this study, a total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to physical therapists. Consequently, a total of 155 survey responses were collected. The survey results are as follows. First, the result showed a high-level of correlation among job stress, psychological burnout, self-efficacy, and social support. Second, self-efficacy was found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between the physical therapists' job stress and psychological burnout. Third, social support was found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between the art therapists' job stress and psychological burnout.

Research on the job stress of journalists and indicators of countermeasures -Focusing on daily newspaper reporters and journalists in area of Seoul- (언론인의 직무 스트레스와 대처방안 척도에 관한 연구 -서울지역 일간지 취재기자를 중심으로-)

  • Park, Saeng-Kyu;Cho, Sung-Je
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.12
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    • pp.6155-6162
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    • 2013
  • This study was conducted on daily news reporters working in Seoul to determine the factors/characteristics causing job stress and potential countermeasures. The survey was conducted by interviewing 170 daily news reporters who took part in the study from March 3rd to March 7th 2013. The analysis of the information was performed by frequency analysis, T-test and One-way ANOVA, correlation analysis etc. using the SPSS Win 21.0 program and the empirical analysis was verified at the 5% level of significance. First, the following results of the analysis were meaningful because current journalists and reporters showed reduced levels of stress when their job satisfaction was high. Secondary, smoking and art activity to alleviate their job stress were found to be strong stress countermeasures. Third, there were significant differences in those who had high levels of job stress and exhibited stronger ways of coping with it. This study affirms an alternative in basic policy, which can provide a working environment that helps journalists to perform their work proficiently and steadily.

The Impact of Changes in Working Conditions at a Car Parts Manufacturing Plant on Job-related Stress and Musculoskeletal Disorders-2004 to 2022 (일개 자동차 부품 사업장의 노동조건 변화가 직무 스트레스 및 근골격계질환에 미친 영향 - 2004년부터 2022년까지 - )

  • Byoung Hoon Kim;Ji Young Park;Kwonchul Ha
    • Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.447-454
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    • 2023
  • Objective: This study aims to investigate the impact of changes in working conditions on job-related stress and musculoskeletal disorders using the results of seven surveys conducted at a single workplace from 2004 to 2022 regarding factors hazardous to the musculoskeletal system. Additionally, the study aims to propose alternative methods of investigating factors hazardous to the musculoskeletal system. Methods: A car parts manufacturing plant where the same survey was taken seven times from 2004 to 2022 was selected and the survey data was analyzed. The main contents of the survey were weekly working hours, Borg's scale, work intensity, job-related stress, and the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms. The statistical analysis was performed using SAS (version 9.4). Results: The results of this study are as follows. Firstly, changes in working conditions have an impact on job-related stress. Secondly, changes in working conditions have an impact on work intensity indicators. Thirdly, changes in working conditions have an impact on the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms. Fourthly, even with an increase in age and length of service, job-related stress and musculoskeletal symptoms were alleviated when working conditions were improved. Conclusions: In order for measures to reduce musculoskeletal disorders to be successful, working conditions must not deteriorate, and it is necessary to demand revisions to regulations, etc. to reflect these points in the investigation of hazardous factors to the musculoskeletal system.

Moderating Effect and Mediation Effect of Social Support in the Relationship between Art Therapist's Job Stress and Psychological Burnout

  • Song, Shin-Young;Moon, Kyung-Rye
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.149-156
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    • 2020
  • In this paper, we propose the moderating effects and mediation effects of social support on the relationship between art therapists' job stress and psychological burnout. Based on the previous studies, this study set up four types of variables: 1) independent variable, 2) moderating variable, 3) mediation variable, and 4) dependent variable. Job stress was identified as an independent variable, social support was identified as both a moderating variable and mediation variable, and psychological burnout was identified as a dependent variable. To empirically conduct this study, a total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to art therapists. Consequently, a total of 150 survey responses were collected. The survey results are as follows. First, there were not differences in job stress, psychological burnout, and social support due to personal environmental factors. This included career, employment type and working hours. Second, the result showed a high-level of correlation among job stress, psychological burnout, and social support. Third, social support was found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between the art therapists' job stress and psychological burnout. Forth, social support was found to have a moderating effect on the relationship between the art therapists' job stress and psychological burnout.

The Effect of Psychological Counseling using Art Therapy on Improving Worker's Job Efficiency

  • Soomin, HAN
    • The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.19-26
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: There is little emphasis on alternative forms of communication in psychotherapy, thus leaving a gap in research on the impact and effects of alternatives such as using artistic expressions. The current research, therefore, seeks to address the gap by investigating the effect of psychological counseling using Art Therapy on improving workers' job efficiency. Research design, data and methodology: The present author collected topic related to prior studies in terms of psychological counseling, art therapy, and employee job efficiency. And then, the author conducted clear procedure of the screening to eliminate inappropriate previous works including conference papers and dissertations so that this research could obtain only journal articles and books which have been proven by high degree of reliability and validity. Results: This research has concluded that psychological counselling using art therapy is pertinent to improving the worker's job efficiency in various ways, addressing properly mental health issues ranging from small to complicated or acute issues, thus promoting the well-being of employees to work at their optimum or best possible conditions. Conclusions: Psychological counseling using art therapy improves self-confidence, esteem, and awareness. Further, it enhances their social skills, expression capability, and general work ability. Elsewhere it improves coping with pain and reduces stress and depression.

The Study of Scent Preference of Natural Aroma Essential Oil to MBTI Personality Type in University Students (대학생의 MBTI성격 유형에 따른 천연아로마 선호도에 미치는 실태연구)

  • Kim, Young-Sun;Lee, Kum-Bee
    • Journal of Korean Clinical Health Science
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    • v.4 no.1
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    • pp.510-521
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    • 2016
  • Purpose. The aim of this study was to provide Aromatherapist with analysis of correlation between MBTI personality type and scent preference of natural aroma essential oil in university students. Methods. Data was analyzed by students whom participated in the research on the scent preference of natural aroma essential oil of students from m university who accomplished to MBTI personality survey. Results. As a result, the introverted personality types more liked Peppermint and felt more intensive scent than extroverted personality types did(p=0.006). Extroverted personality types recognized Neroli as feminine scent(p=0.034) and introverted personalty types recognized Frankincense as feminine scent(p=0.045). Extroverted personality types felt that Juniper berry is exciting scent(p=0.036) and that Rosemary(p=0.044) and Lavender(p=0.030) are eco-friendly scent. And introverted personality types relatively less did than extroverted personality types. Conclusions. This study is to get a basic data of aroma preference of university students by looking into the influence that MBTI personality type affect natural aroma preference and to use this data for ease off school stress and job seekng stess and counsel the students.

Transient Effects the Risk of Occupational Injuries as an Acute Events : a Case-crossover Study (환자-교차 대조군 연구를 적용한 산업재해 발생의 단기적 영향 요인)

  • Jeong, Seon-A;Won, Jong-Uk;Roh, Jae-Hoon;Lee, Jong-Tae
    • Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.35-40
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    • 2001
  • Objectives : To elucidate the transient effects on the risk of occupational injuries as acute events and establish so alternative proposal. Methods : The study population comprised a total of 302 workers randomly selected from applications for occupational injury compensation reported to the Inchon local labor office from January 1. 1999 to December 31. A case-crossover design, where each case serves its own control, was applied to this study. Through a telephone interview, workers provided useful data concerning five job related stressful events such as company transfer, work load change, overtime work, exchange duty, and work-part transfer. They were asked whether there were stressful events within a week of the occurrence of injury and the degree of stress. Exposure status from one year prior was used as control information. In the end, the data provided by 158 of selected persons was used for the analysis based on the quality of the data provided by the participants. A conditional logistic regression was used to discover the transient effects on the risk of occupational injuries as acute events. Results : The effects a company transfer and work load change on occupational injury was statistically significant on the risk of occupational Injuries as an acute event(RR=5.5, 95% CI=2.501-12.428; RR=3.1, 95% CI=1.963-5.017, respectively). Other stressful events were found to elevate the risk factor for the occurrence of occupational jujury, but were not significant. Conclusions : Our results suggested that transient stressful events elevated the risk factor for the occurrence of occupational injury.

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