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To examine how various physical and psychological work environment factors relate to stress and depression among Japanese desk workers.

June 21, 2022Work

Association of work environment with stress and depression among Japanese workers

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KSKiko ShigaNaruto University of Education KIKeisuke IzumiKeio University KMKazumichi MinatoKyushu University

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Cross-sectional study reveals that job autonomy and harassment influence stress and depression among desk workers, highlighting the protective role of psychological safety and social support.

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To examine how various physical and psychological work environment factors relate to stress and depression among Japanese desk workers.
Surveyed desk workers in Japan (N=210) using physical and psychological workplace questionnaires.
Assessed perceived stress via the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; categorized by median split) and depression via the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9; categorized as <5 vs. ≥5).
Analyzed associations between workplace environment metrics, stress, and depression using group comparisons and multiple regression analysis.
Multiple regression analysis indicated that the ability to work at one's own pace and the ability to apply personal viewpoints were significantly associated with stress levels.
Workplace harassment and support from colleagues emerged as key workplace factors significantly associated with depression.

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Shiga et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a75d51d73aee6431613d013 https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-210356

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Cross-sectional study reveals that job autonomy and harassment influence stress and depression among desk workers, highlighting the protective role of psychological safety and social support.

Association of work environment with stress and depression among Japanese workers

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Association of work environment with stress and depression among Japanese workers

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