Effects of Job Stress and Lifestyle on State-Trait Anxiety of Employees
Keywords:
COVID-19, Job Sess, Trait Anxiety, State Anxiety, LifestyleAbstract
This study examined the state-trait anxiety of employees after the COVID-19 outbreak based on Norman’s interaction model on stress, anxiety, and coping. COVID-19 has affected the work, living environment, and emotional state of workers. Thus, after the COVID-19 outbreak, this study collected data from a total of 200 people using the Google survey form from September 1, 2021 to September 15, 2021. The survey questionnaire included various tools to assess job stress (KOSS-SF), lifestyle (FANTASTIC Life Inventory: FLI), and state-trait anxiety (STAI-T). The data was analyzed using SPSS 24.0 with the following statistical methods: ttest; ANOVA; Pearson's correlation coefficient; and hierarchical regression analysis. According to the results of the study, state anxiety was higher among subjects with chronic disease, stronger job desire, severe conflict in a relationship, unsatisfactory relationships with family and friends, and increased depression. On the other hand, trait anxiety was higher among married people and those with increased relationship conflict. Therefore, this study is significant in that it has identified anxiety factors among employees and the socially vulnerable class after the COVID-19 outbreak. . This study is also expected to be used as the basis for various studies to improve the physical and mental health of employees.
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