Purpose: The purpose of this research was to provide baseline data by utilizing solutions to health problems
caused by work-related stress and to examine a way of treatment by comparing and analyzing how the stresses
link to fatigue and quality of researchers' life. Methods: A survey was conducted with 50 researchers working for
in H research institute in Daejeon Metropolitan City from April 10th to May 10th, 2012 to examine the correlation
of work stress, fatigue and quality of life. The data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test to look into examine
the difference in work stress, fatigue, and quality of life. Also, the correlation of work stress, fatigue and quality
of life was measured through by the Pearson correlation coefficient. The data collected through the questionnaires
was were analyzed by SPSS 21.0 based on the significant level with a p-value, 0.05. Results: The results showed
that fatigue was caused by work stresses in researchers and quality of life was ranked in a relatively low level.
Correlation of work stresses, quality of life and fatigue and work stresses against mental health index was negative
and fatigue against physical index was also negative. Conclusion: It is necessary to maintain more detailed provisions
in order to improve mental health and stress level of researchers. Moreover, systematic, in-depth evaluation
should be done to reduce researcher’s work-related stress and fatigue. In addition, stress management and prevention
program should be implemented for these researchers. |
