New research reveals that workers with stressful jobs may experience more sleep problems over time. The study, published on January 8 in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, was conducted by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles.
The research team, led by Yijia Sun, studied 1,721 participants over nine years. They examined how job-related stress impacts sleep. The findings were clear: those who reported higher levels of job strain at the start of the study faced more sleep disturbances as time passed.
To measure job strain, researchers used advanced models. The best-performing model used a “logarithm quotient” to analyze the data, showing a strong link between job strain and sleep issues.
Experts say this research highlights the need for workplaces to focus on reducing stress. Simple steps like creating a better work-life balance, offering employee wellness programs, and reducing pressure on workers can make a big difference.
“Early workplace interventions can reduce job strain and improve sleep hygiene,” the study’s authors wrote. They believe this study will help guide future research and workplace health initiatives.
This discovery emphasizes how important it is for companies to care for their employees’ mental and physical well-being. Better sleep leads to healthier, happier workers!
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