TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Occupational imbalance and the role of perceived stress in predicting stress-related disorders
JO  - Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
A1  - Håkansson, Carita
A1  - Ahlborg, Gunnar
SP  - 278
EP  - 287
VL  - 25
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1103-8128
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2017.1298666
ID  - ref1
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