Korean J Occup Health Nurs.  2011 Nov;20(3):279-288.

Relationship between Occupational Stress and Depression of Construction Workers

• Lee M

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between occupational stress and depression of construction workers.
METHODS
The subjects were 168 construction workers selected from I city and K city in Korea by convenient sampling. The data were collected by self-report questionnaires from August 1 to 31, 2011. The data were analyzed by frequencies, t-test, ANOVA, Tukey test, Pearson correlation coefficient, stepwise multiple linear regression with the SPSS/WIN 15.0 program.
RESULTS
The total mean scores of occupational stress on the subjects were 46.65 and lower (below 50%) than those of the Korean male workers, standard. According to the CES-D cut-off point, the prevalence of depression was 25%. The study showed that occupational stress is positively correlated with depression.
CONCLUSION
This study concludes that it is necessary to develop stress management program to reduce occupational stress and depression.

Keyword

Occupational stress; Depression; Construction worker

MeSH Terms

Depression
Humans
Korea
Linear Models
Male
Prevalence
Surveys and Questionnaires