A comparison of the relationships between psychosocial factors, occupational strain, and work ability among 4 ethnic teacher groups in China

The present study compared the level of occupational strain and work ability among Han, Hui, Uygur, Hui, and Kazakh teachers, and explored ethnic differences based on the associations of psychosocial factors at work, occupational strain, and work ability. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among...

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Published in:Archives of environmental & occupational health 2016-03, Vol.71 (2), p.74-84
Main Authors: Lian, Yulong, Xiao, Jing, Zhang, Chen, Guan, Suzhen, Li, Fuye, Ge, Hua, Liu, Jiwen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Burnout, Professional - ethnology
China
Cross-Sectional Studies
Ethnicity
Faculty - statistics & numerical data
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
occupational strain
Stress, Psychological - ethnology
teacher
Work - psychology
work ability
work-related psychosocial factors
Workload - psychology
Young Adult
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Summary:The present study compared the level of occupational strain and work ability among Han, Hui, Uygur, Hui, and Kazakh teachers, and explored ethnic differences based on the associations of psychosocial factors at work, occupational strain, and work ability. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2,941 teachers in primary and secondary schools in Xinjiang Province, China. Psychosocial factors, occupational strain, and work ability were measured using the Occupation Stress Inventory-Revised Edition (OSI-R) and Work Ability Index. Han and Hui teachers experienced reduced work ability compared with Uygur and Kazakh teachers, and this finding was caused, in part, by exposure to psychosocial factors at work. The vocational and psychological strains caused by these factors play an important role in reduced work ability among all ethnic teacher groups. The findings indicate the importance of taking action to reduce occupational strain for promoting teachers' work ability in multiethnic workplaces.
ISSN:1933-8244
2154-4700
DOI:10.1080/19338244.2014.956859