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Predicting psychological distress: A cross-sectional study of Malaysian teachers

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Based on the theory underlying the Job Demands-Control (JDC) and Job Demands-Control-Support (JDCS) models, the current study examined the predictors of psychological distress involving job demands, job control and social support. The cross-sectional study designed involved 335 teachers from Kuala Terengganu, a district located on the East Coast of Malaysia. The regression analysis showed that job demands, job control and social support significantly predict psychological distress among teachers. Overall, this study contributes to the corpus of literature by using JDC and JDCS models in the context of the Malaysian culture. Improving job control and social support, reducing job demands considered as important factors to prevent psychological distress among teachers.

Source: International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.61841/m3bkfy30

Authors: Raja Zirwatul Aida Raja Ibrahim, Wan Zaleha Mohd Zalam, Mazidah Mohd Dagang, Khatijah Omar, Azlina Abu Bakar, Siti Nazilah Mat Ali

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Burnout

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

OpenAlex ID: W3136440323

FWCI: 0.728

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Cited by: 6

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