@article{ref1,
title="Occupational imbalance and the role of perceived stress in predicting stress-related disorders",
journal="Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy",
year="2018",
author="Håkansson, Carita and Ahlborg, Gunnar",
volume="25",
number="4",
pages="278-287",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Stress-related disorders are the main reason for sick leave in many European countries. The aim of the present study was to explore whether perceived occupational imbalance predicts stress-related disorders, potential gender differences, and to explore the mediating role of perceived stress. <br><br>METHOD: Longitudinal data on 2223 employees in a public organization in Sweden were collected by surveys, and analyzed by logistic regression. <br><br>RESULTS: Occupational imbalance predicted stress-related disorders among both women and men. However, what aspects of occupational imbalance which predicted stress-related disorders differ by gender. Perceived stress was not a mediator in these associations. <br><br>CONCLUSION AND SIGNIFICANCE: How women and men perceived their occupational balance affected the risk of stress-related disorders. The results may be used to develop effective strategies to decrease stress-related disorders.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1103-8128",
doi="10.1080/11038128.2017.1298666",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2017.1298666"
}