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Psychosocial work factors, major depressive and generalised anxiety disorders: Results from the French national SIP study

Murcia, Marie, Chastang, Jean-François, Niedhammer, Isabelle·2013·Journal of Affective Disorders

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Background Anxiety and depression are prevalent mental disorders in working populations. The risk factors of these disorders are not completely well known. Developing knowledge on occupational risk factors for mental disorders appears crucial. This study investigates the association between various classical and emergent psychosocial work factors and major depressive and generalised anxiety disorders in the French working population.Methods The study was based on a national random sample of 3765 men and 3944 women of the French working population (SIP 2006 survey). Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) were measured using a standardised diagnostic interview (MINI). Occupational factors included psychosocial work factors as well as biomechanical, physical, and chemical exposures. Adjustment variables included age, occupation, marital status, social support, and life events. Multivariate analysis was performed using logistic regression analysis.Results Low decision latitude, overcommitment, and emotional demands were found to be risk factors for both MDD-GAD among both genders. Other risk factors were observed: high psychological demands, low reward, ethical conflict, and job insecurity, but differences were found according to gender and outcome. Significant interaction terms were observed suggesting that low decision latitude, high psychological demands, and job insecurity had stronger effects on mental disorders for men than for women.Limitations Given the cross-sectional study design, no causal conclusion could be drawn.Conclusions This study showed significant associations between classical and emergent psychosocial work factors and MDD-GAD. Preventive actions targeting various psychosocial work factors, including emergent factors, may help to reduce mental disorders at the workplace.

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  • Studies examining the association between shift work and major depressive disorder have produced varied results.

    “Nonetheless, studies examining the association between shift work and MDD have produced varied results68–70.”

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Authors
Murcia, M., Chastang, J.-F., & Niedhammer, I.
Affiliations
Université Paris-Sud (FR)
Corresponding author
Murcia, Marie
Venue
Journal of Affective Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2013-04
Volume
146
Issue
3
Pages
319-327
ISSN
0165-0327 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2050999303
Cited by
81
References
46
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Affective Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Employment and Welfare Studies
Keywords
psychosocial work factors, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, occupational mental disorders, job control, overcommitment, emotional demands, psychological demands, reward, ethical conflicts, job insecurity, gender differences, occupational risk factors
MeSH terms
Adult, Anxiety Disorders, Conflict, Psychological, Cross-Sectional Studies, Major Depressive Disorder, Female, France, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Occupational Diseases, Risk Factors, Social Support, Socioeconomic Factors, Stress, Psychological, Work, Workplace

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