A quantitative study on the mental health of Turkish seafarers

Kınalı, Harun; Yıldırım, Umut; Toygar, Arda

doi:10.1080/10803548.2022.2025726

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“…Existing literature has proved that illness and psychological health problems in seafarers are more serious than in average workers. [11][12][13][14][15][16]18,[51][52][53][54][55][56][57] In addition to harsh working and living conditions, the current study suggests that sexual abstinence may contribute to the overall degradation of seafarers' mental health. Isolated for long periods, current seafarers have limited possibilities to take leave from their ships, which dictates their rhythms.…”

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“…Seafaring is one of the world's oldest professions and seafarers have consistently been considered an occupational group vulnerable to the development of mental health difficulties and ill-health conditions. [11][12][13][14][15][16] This vulnerability is related not only to demanding working conditions but also to the life challenges of seafarers while on board ships. 17,18 The ship is the location and space where seafarers work, but unlike most professions, this working space also becomes their living space for prolonged periods when at sea.…”

Section: Seafaring: Health Sexual Abstinence and The Workplacementioning

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The Relationship Between Work-Induced Sexual Abstinence and Psychological Health of Chinese Male Seafarers: The Positive Influence of Job Satisfaction

Dong

Carrera

Baumler

et al. 2023

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The specific nature of the seafaring occupation keeps seafarers away from partners and shore life for long periods at sea. Therefore, seafarers suffer many challenges in the workplace including frustration of their sexual needs. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between work-induced sexual abstinence, psychological health and job satisfaction among seafarers. A mixed-method approach focusing on cross-sectional survey-based quantitative research was used. The sample included 617 Chinese active seafarers who experienced sexual abstinence on board. Hierarchical cluster analysis was conducted to divide the respondents into different groups corresponding to 14 psychological problems induced by sexual abstinence and experienced in the workplace. Multiple linear regression analysis was applied to identify the relationship between tolerance level of seafarers to sexual abstinence and their job satisfaction. Four distinct groups of seafarers, influenced differently by sexual abstinence, were identified, namely “Saint,” “Adapter,” “Average people,” and “Sufferer” clusters. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that tolerance level of seafarers to sexual abstinence was positively influenced by overall job satisfaction, perceived working environment, ability utilization for other jobs, own choice for working as a seafarer and perceived friendliness of co-workers, while it was negatively influenced by perceived job responsibility. The study innovates by examining the relationship between sexual abstinence and the psychological health of seafarers. It also extends the function of job satisfaction, which can contribute positively to the tolerance level to sexual abstinence. Management recommendations to address sexual abstinence issues are proposed to better protect the health and psychological well-being of seafarers and enhance operational safety on board.

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Section: Seafaring: Health Sexual Abstinence and The Workplacementioning

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The Relationship Between Work-Induced Sexual Abstinence and Psychological Health of Chinese Male Seafarers: The Positive Influence of Job Satisfaction

Dong

Carrera

Baumler

et al. 2023

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“…Additionally, this study can provide various arguments for understanding the causes of mental problems experienced by seafarers. Despite conducting mental and physical examinations on seamen on a regular basis, Kınalı et al found that 33.2% of the seafarers they studied were experiencing mental problems ( 90 ).…”

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Analysis of Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Fatigue Among Yacht Crew: A Case Study of Turkish Yacht Crew Operating in the Southern Aegean Sea

Şendilmen Danaci,

Kececi

2023

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation R

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An examination was conducted on the correlation between burnout, job satisfaction, fatigue levels, and the demographic characteristics of yacht crew. In March 2023, a survey was administered to 81 yacht crew of various ratings operating in the South Aegean. The Maslach Burnout Inventory, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and Piper Fatigue Scale were used in the study, and the subdimensions of these scales analyzed in detail in relation to the yacht crew. Low burnout levels, moderate emotional exhaustion, low depersonalization and a lack of personal accomplishment was found among participants. Job satisfaction was moderate, primarily influenced by internal factors. Overall fatigue levels were moderate, with varying subscale levels. Deckhands had higher burnout and fatigue levels, whereas able seamen had the highest job satisfaction. Statistically significant relationships were found between participant age and years of service and burnout; between job satisfaction, competence, and years of service; and between fatigue and marital status. A statistically significant relationship was found between crew burnout and their levels of job satisfaction and fatigue. Another finding of the research was that males had higher job satisfaction than females, however, male crew members reported higher levels of burnout and fatigue. Furthermore, since there is dense yacht traffic in the Aegean Sea, the high levels of fatigue among yacht crew in the region could be affecting the safety of commercial vessel navigation. Excluding captains, this study is the first to research job satisfaction, burnout, and fatigue levels among yacht crew.

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“…The abandonment of seafarers internationally also arose during the pandemic, and many mariners experienced long periods of time on vessels without access to shore leave or the ability to return home, which could increase the social isolation many mariners already experience [ 10 , 11 ]. Even during non-pandemic times, mariners face a host of occupational safety and health hazards on the vessel, adverse weather, lack of access to family and loved ones, isolation on board, musculoskeletal disorders, and conflicts resulting from living and working in close quarters with other mariners [ 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. However, there are various maritime jobs; while some mariners may spend weeks or months at sea on oceangoing vessels, others may work on day boats, such as operating a ferry or harbor tug, and others may work on a government research or response vessel, all which could result in differential occupational health hazards.…”

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Workplace Determinants of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in U.S. Mariners during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Yassin

Spector

Mease

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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United States (U.S.) mariners continued sailing throughout COVID-19. Many aspects of their work could make them prone to adverse mental health outcomes but research on workplace determinants of their mental health during COVID-19 is limited. Between January and July 2021 an online survey assessed the outcomes of increased depressive symptoms, increased anxiety symptoms, and increased perceived stress in addition to concerns, worries, and experiences when sailing during COVID-19, job satisfaction, and safety climate in n = 1384 U.S. mariners. Demographic measures were also collected. Logistic regression models (for depression and anxiety) and a linear regression model (for stress) were developed. We found that increased COVID-19 concerns and poor self-reported mental health were related to increased odds of likely depression and anxiety and higher stress. Mariners who experienced more adverse experiences aboard a vessel had increased stress and increased odds of depression. Poor sleep quality was also related to increased odds of depression, and poor vessel support/safety culture was related to higher stress. Differences in outcomes were seen by vessel type, age, and credential in regression analyses. Results from this study will help to prioritize interventions to minimize the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and influence evidence-based recommendations to improve the mental health of mariners going forward.

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A quantitative study on the mental health of Turkish seafarers

Cited by 14 publications

References 49 publications

The Relationship Between Work-Induced Sexual Abstinence and Psychological Health of Chinese Male Seafarers: The Positive Influence of Job Satisfaction

The Relationship Between Work-Induced Sexual Abstinence and Psychological Health of Chinese Male Seafarers: The Positive Influence of Job Satisfaction

Analysis of Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Fatigue Among Yacht Crew: A Case Study of Turkish Yacht Crew Operating in the Southern Aegean Sea

Workplace Determinants of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in U.S. Mariners during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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