The development of the psychosocial work environment in Denmark from 1997 to 2005

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“…After all, the ultimate goal of psychosocial work environment research is to improve the working conditions and to create better workplaces in the future. Our article on the Danish development [27] shows that the trend can be negative even in countries where psychosocial factors have been given high priority.…”

Changes in Psychosocial Work Conditions in Taiwanese Employees by Gender and Age from 2001 to 2010

“…Odds ratios (for dichotomous outcomes), and beta coefficients (for continuous outcomes) and 95% confidence intervals for changes in work conditions by gender and age groups The negative developments in some psychosocial work factors observed in our study were consistent with findings of some studies in Western countries. For instance, a study by Pejtersen and Kristensen among Danish employees reported negative trends during the period from 1997 to 2005, including increases in work pace, more role conflicts and workplace violence, and decreases in authority latitude, skill discretion, coworker social support and sense of community 9) . Similarly, a study among Canadian employees reported negative changes from 1994 to 2005, including increases in long working hours and nonstandard times and declines in decision authority, skill discretion and coworker support 11) .…”

“…It is a commonly held notion that psychosocial work conditions have been deteriorating on a global scale due to globalization, labor deregulation and recent economic turmoil 15−17) . However, studies based on surveillance data, mostly from Western countries, have generated mixed findings-some reported negative changes 9,11) , some reported little changes 12,14) and some reported improvement over time 18) . While the "export" of monotonous jobs to lower-income coun- The aim of this study was to examine changes in working hours, shift work, psychological and physical job demands, job control and job insecurity in Taiwanese employees by gender and age during the period of 2001 to 2010.…”

“…Conclusions: Our findings suggested that certain aspects of psychosocial work environment had deteriorated in Taiwan. There is a need to raise public awareness about the changing patterns of psychosocial health risks at work as well as their causes tries might help to improve the overall quality of work in wealthier countries 9) , for workers in lower-income countries, one might expect to observe an increasing number of unfavorable jobs along with the accelerating international division of labor 19) . Nevertheless, empirical evidence from lower-income countries concerning the distribution and changing trends of psychosocial work conditions have been very limited.…”

Unsafe Occupational Health Behaviors: Understanding Mercury-Related Environmental Health Risks to Artisanal Gold Miners in Ghana

“…Considerably, health is determined by the type of work undertaken, the likelihood of encountering hazards and the physical work environment (Doyle et al, 2005). Beyond these factors, the degree of control an individual has in the working environment coupled with relationships with colleagues and management cumulatively determine health (Pejtersen and Kristensen, 2009;Nieuwenhuijsen et al, 2010). It has been suggested that individuals with higher levels of educational are more likely to work in a safer environment and report an increased likelihood of having satisfying, personally worthwhile jobs (Ross and Wu, 1995;Pejtersen and Kristensen, 2009;Nieuwenhuijsen et al, 2010;Rugulies, 2012).…”