Stress and Work

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last three decades, a large body of research showed that psychological distress, wellbeing and productivity outcomes are influenced both by individual differences (traits, values) and also the whole organization itself, conceptualized as a complete organic system. Organizational wellbeing is thus related to work environment characteristics (relationships, climate, culture, and performance), such as job dimensions (time pressure, decision authority, and social support).

Occupational stress is a serious health issue affecting organizations and employees. Over the last few years, many changes have occurred in workplaces that led to organizations focusing more on work-related stress. Nowadays, in all working contexts there is an increased awareness of the negative impact of stress on the physical, psychological, and social health of individuals. In the European Working Conditions Survey (EWCS 2000), work-related stress was found to be the second most common work-related health problem across the EU15 (at 28%; only back pain was more common).

This Special Issue seeks papers advancing insights into how organizational and individual stress, often transforming the workplace into a hostile and, above all, extremely demanding context from a psychological point of view, in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

We welcome papers that bring together international researchers from different theoretical and methodological perspectives, biological and clinical standpoint, in order to advance knowledge and practice in the field of work stress.  

We hope that this Special Issue will facilitate a diverse range of research into how the employee’s quality of life, reducing psychological stress.

Prof. Venerando Rapisarda
Prof. Ramaci Tiziana
Prof. Caterina Ledda
Guest Editors

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