An investigation into the psychological factors related to Occupational overuse syndrome : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
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1993
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Massey University
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The present study investigated the psychological factors that relate to Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS). The specific focus of this study was the work related behaviours associated with OOS. OOS is a condition in which sufferers experience pain in the neck, shoulders and/or upper limbs, and is often work related. Previous research in this area has found a relationship between OOS symptoms and work related behaviours encompassed by the Type A Behaviour Pattern. The current study was designed to increase knowledge in this area. A total of 575 respondents completed a questionnaire designed to measure OOS, Type A Behaviour, and Quality of Working Life. Correlations between the main variables of OOS and Type A Behaviours found a consistent relationship between the syndrome variables and the Speed and Impatience behaviour sub scale. Strong intercorrelations were also found within the OOS variables and the Type A variables. One way analysis of variances determined that there were a range of confounds between main and demographic variables. To control for the effects of the confounds multiple regression analysis was used. The percentage of OOS explained by the Type A variables was small but significant. The implications of the above relationships were discussed. The Speed and Impatience behaviour type can be seen as a positive employee characteristic and therefore should be further investigated in order to control for its maladaptive aspects.
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Overuse injuries, Type A behavior, Job stress, Occupational overuse syndrome