Examination of job stressors and gender in the workplace.

Abstract

The present study investigated the differences in levels of job stress between men and women in regards to six sources of job stress: factors intrinsic to the job, role stress, relationships and work, career development, organizational structure/climate, and home-work interface. Participants were full-time regular employees at Johnson County Government. Participants were given an Occupational Stress Questionnaire to complete, which examined the six sources of job stress. The results showed no difference in overall stress level between men and women. However, when examining specific factors there was a significant difference between men and women, especially in regards to factors intrinsic to the job, role stress, and stress due to managing home-work interface.