Johansson (1978) Study

Question 1

What was the aim of the Johansson study?

Answer 1

To measure physiological and psychological stress in employees

Question 2

What was the method of Johnasson study?

Answer 2

1. They measured adrenaline in urine (physiological stress indicator)
2. Used self rating scale for psychological stress in high and low risk group of sawmill workers.

Question 3

What were the findings of Johnasson?

Answer 3

The high risk group had higher adrenaline and stress levels

Question 4

What were working conditions like for the higher risk group?

Answer 4

The conditions were poor with greater risk of accident.