A Systematic Review of the Job-stress Intervention Evaluation Literature, 1990–2005

Authors: Lamontagne, Anthony D.; Keegel, Tessa; Louie, Amber M.; Ostry, Aleck; Landsbergis, Paul A.

Source: International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, Number 3, July/September 2007 , pp. 268-280(13)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

Ninety reports of systematic evaluations of job-stress interventions were rated in terms of the degree of systems approach used. A high rating was defined as both organizationally and individually focused, versus moderate (organizational only), and low (individual only). Studies using high-rated approaches represent a growing proportion of the job-stress intervention evaluation literature. Individual-focused, low-rated approaches are effective at the individual level, favorably affecting individual-level outcomes, but tend not to have favorable impacts at the organizational level. Organizationally focused high- and moderate-rated approaches are beneficial at both individual and organizational levels. Further measures are needed to foster the dissemination and implementation of systems approaches to examining interventions for job stress.

Keywords: job stress; occupational stress; work stress; intervention; systematic review

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 2007-07-01

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