The effects of work stress occur in three main areas: physiological, emotional, and behavioral. Examples of the effects of excessive stress in these areas include:
(1) physiological: increased blood pressure and heart rate, sweating, hot and cold spells, breathing difficulties, muscular tension, and increased gastrointestinal disorders;
(2) emotional: anger, anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, poorer intellectual functioning (including an inability to concentrate and make decisions), nervousness, irritability, resentment of supervision, and job dissatisfaction; and finally,
(3) behavioral: decreased performance, absenteeism, higher accident and turnover rates, increased alcohol and drug abuse, impulsive behavior, and difficulties in communication.
Stress may affect a person physiologically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Severe stress is linked to various health problems. An arch-shaped relationship exists between stress and performance. In other words, an optimal level of stress probably exists for any particular task. Less or more stress than that level may lead to reduced performance. Job burnout is a major result of unrelieved and intense job-related stress.
Stress may affect a person physiologically, emotionally, and behaviorally. Severe stress is linked to various health problems. An arch-shaped relationship exists between stress and performance. In other words, an optimal level of stress probably exists for any particular task. Less or more stress than that level may lead to reduced performance. Job burnout is a major result of unrelieved and intense job-related stress.
Three main areas in which the effects of work stress may be manifest in people.
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