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How does gender and work location impact perceived worker stress during COVID-19? Findings from King County, WA

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Using an online survey, we explored workplace determinants of perceived stress during COVID-19 in n=2910 county government workers, and differences in perceived stress by gender and work arrangement (work from home v. do not work from home). We explored relationships with descriptive statistics and linear regression. Access to health and safety resources, increased workplace safety climate, support for work-life balance, and increased access to sick leave were related to lower stress; dependent care stress and female gender were related to higher stress. Among those working from home, higher stress related to an increase in workload and erosion of work/life boundaries. Findings show how the workplace impacts stress, differential determinants by gender/work arrangement, and areas to intervene to improve employee health and well-being.

Source: Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health

DOI: 10.1080/15555240.2023.2166057

Authors: Lily M. Monsey, Kerry L. Beckman, Marissa G. Baker

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Workplace Health and Well-being

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health