Psychosocial work stress in female funeral service practitioners

Suggests that female funeral service practitioners (FSPs), in particular, may be exposed to a combination of classic healthcare stressors (e.g. shift work, work/family balance), unique funeral industry stressors, and stresses associated with working in non-traditional occupations. Explores the relationships betweeen the stressors, perceived stress and two m ental health outcomes: anxiety and depression. Suggests that there needs to be both direct and indirect relationships between these. Expands the knowledge regarding the types of work and non-work stressor that can affect mental health outcomes among women working in onn-traditional occupations. Comments that this information should be particularly useful as women are increasingly entering historically male-dominated fields.