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To evaluate the prevalence and demographic correlates of depressive symptoms among office employees in an occupational setting.

November 1, 1989American Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

Prevalence of depressive symptoms in a Japanese occupational setting: a preliminary study.

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To evaluate the prevalence and demographic correlates of depressive symptoms among office employees in an occupational setting.
Administered the Japanese version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) to 2,190 tax office workers.
Analyzed the relationship between depressive symptoms, demographic factors, perceived stress from work and family life, and long-distance marriage arrangements.
High levels of depressive symptoms were identified in 15.2% of males and 10.6% of females after controlling for age and marital status, with mean scores exceeding United States population norms.
Depressive symptoms were most prevalent among males aged 50 years and older and were positively associated with perceived workplace and family stress, whereas long-distance marriage had minimal impact.

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Cross-sectional study reveals significant depressive symptoms in office workers, indicating workplace and family stress strongly affect mental health.

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Iwata et al. (1989) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1c2b21bc71fb1015a94baa https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.79.11.1486

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Cross-sectional study reveals significant depressive symptoms in office workers, indicating workplace and family stress strongly affect mental health.

Prevalence of depressive symptoms in a Japanese occupational setting: a preliminary study.

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