ERIC Number: EJ843799
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1011-3487
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Occupational Stress and Strain of Support Staff at a Higher Education Institution in the North West Province
Mahomed, F. E.; Naude, J. L. P.
South African Journal of Higher Education, v20 n1 p87-100 2006
The aim of this study was to determine the occupational stressors and strains for support staff at a higher education institution in the North West Province, and to assess the differences between the stressors and strains of different biographical groups. A cross-sectional survey design (N = 315) was used. The ASSET and a biographical questionnaire were administered. The results of the study show that, compared to international norms, support staff demonstrate significantly higher levels of psychological and physical ill-health, commitment from the organisation, as well as commitment from the individual. Analysis of variance showed in-group differences in terms of occupational stress and strain for language groups, gender and years of experience. (Contains 4 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Higher Education, School Personnel, Stress Variables, Work Environment, Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Surveys, Questionnaires, Physical Health, Mental Health, Statistical Analysis, Second Languages, Gender Differences, Work Experience, Job Security, Family Work Relationship, Measures (Individuals)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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