Stress-Stress in Workplace

Question 1

What people were involved in Johansson et al and what was their role?

Answer 1

14 finishers + 10 cleaners
Role of cleaners: Had control, low workload
Role of finishers: Lack of control, high workload, isolated, machine pace, wages dependent on finishers

Question 2

What did Johansson et al find?

Answer 2

Stress was measured using urine sample (measured levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline) and finishers had higher stress hormones compared to cleaners, more absentees etc.

Question 3

What are the weaknesses of Johansson et al’s study?

Answer 3

There is a small sample + low population validity

Beta bias as differences between males and females are minimised/ignored

Question 4

What are the strengths of Johansson et al’s study?

Answer 4

Gives objective data = High validity

Question 5

What people were involved in Marmot et al and what was their role?

Answer 5

Civil servants- 7372 people; men and women

High control civil servants

Question 6

What did Marmot et al find?

Answer 6

If you have higher control in a job, fewer cases of cardiovascular disorders after 5 years

Question 7

What were the positives of Marmot et al study?

Answer 7

Good sample size + high population validity

Longitudinal study -> see changes over time