Association between work role stressors and sleep quality

Abstract Background Work-related stressors are associated with low sleep quality. However, few studies have reported an association between role stressors and sleep quality. Aims To elucidate the association between role stressors (including role conflict and ambiguity) and sleep quality. Methods Cr...

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Published in:Occupational medicine (Oxford) 2018-05, Vol.68 (3), p.171-176
Main Authors: Iwasaki, S, Deguchi, Y, Inoue, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Stress - complications
Occupational Stress - psychology
Professional Role - psychology
Psychometrics - instrumentation
Psychometrics - methods
Shift Work Schedule - adverse effects
Shift Work Schedule - psychology
Sleep Wake Disorders - complications
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Summary:Abstract Background Work-related stressors are associated with low sleep quality. However, few studies have reported an association between role stressors and sleep quality. Aims To elucidate the association between role stressors (including role conflict and ambiguity) and sleep quality. Methods Cross-sectional study of daytime workers whose sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Work-related stressors, including role stressors, were assessed using the Generic Job Stress Questionnaire (GJSQ). The association between sleep quality and work-related stressors was investigated by logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 243 participants completed questionnaires were received (response rate 71%); 86 participants reported poor sleep quality, based on a global PSQI score ≥6. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that higher role ambiguity was associated with global PSQI scores ≥6, and that role conflict was significantly associated with sleep problems, including sleep disturbance and daytime dysfunction. Conclusions These results suggest that high role stress is associated with low sleep quality, and that this association should be considered an important determinant of the health of workers.
ISSN:0962-7480
1471-8405
DOI:10.1093/occmed/kqy021