The influence of occupation on stressors and work behaviours

Chang, K; Lu, l

Abstract

Adopting a large-scale questionnaire survey (N ¼ 880), this study examined the
influence of occupation on stressors and behaviours in the workplace. Participants from
four heterogeneous occupations groups were recruited, namely: high school teachers,
shop clerks, factory employees, and civil servants. Analyses indicated that both work
stressors and behaviours varied across occupations. These differences were due to two
major factors – occupational characteristics and individual demographics. Individual
demographics, as well as the occupation itself, had subtle impact on stress formation,
absence behaviour, intention of quitting job, and work morale. Research findings and
their implications to personnel and management policies are discussed. Strategies to
alleviate the negative impact of occupational influences are discussed accordingly.

Citation

Chang, K., & Lu, L. (2009). The influence of occupation on stressors and work behaviours. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 20(3), 591-605. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585190802707367

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2009
• Deposit Date: Apr 15, 2013
• Journal: The International Journal of Human Resource Management
• Print ISSN: 0958-5192
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 20
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 591-605
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09585190802707367
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585190802707367
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