論文

2021年8月16日

Traditional Gender Differences Create Gaps in the Effect of COVID-19 on Psychological Distress of Japanese Workers.

International journal of environmental research and public health
  • Kobayashi T
  • ,
  • Maeda M
  • ,
  • Takebayashi Y
  • ,
  • Sato H

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開始ページ
8656
終了ページ
8656
記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
DOI
10.3390/ijerph18168656

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Japanese workers psychological distress through crises of health, economics, and social relationships. To assess whether these effects are amplified by the gender bias that exists in Japan, we examined male and female worker’s psychological distress and difficulties during the pandemic. An online “COVID-19-related difficulties” questionnaire, based on item response theory, gathered responses from 3464 workers in October and November 2020. The workers’ psychological distress was found concerned to be significantly worse than before the pandemic. Basic stressors related to infection anxiety, economic anxiety, and restrictions on social interactions and outings. Men’s and women’s experiences of difficulties were consistent with traditional gender roles in Japan: men were more likely to face job-related stressors, such as economic insecurity and work-style changes; women were more likely to face non-job-related stressors, such as increased living costs and reduced social interactions. Policymakers and employers should consider the association between gender differences and industry types, and implement measures to strengthen the acceptability of mental health care.

リンク情報
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168656
URL
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85112568927&origin=inward
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.3390/ijerph18168656
  • ISSN : 1661-7827
  • eISSN : 1660-4601

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