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Experiences of work-related stress among highly stressed municipal employees in rural northern Sweden

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ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this qualitative study was to describe experiences of work-related stress among highly stressed municipal employees in rural northern Sweden. Methods We interviewed 15 employees in… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this qualitative study was to describe experiences of work-related stress among highly stressed municipal employees in rural northern Sweden. Methods We interviewed 15 employees in the municipal sector in rural northern Sweden using a semi-structured guide and subjected the interviews to qualitative content analysis. Results Under the main theme of Suffering Through Endless Chaos, we summarized four themes: facing incompatible interests and high demands due to lack of time and resources; feeling powerless, trapped, and ignored due to lack of control; feeling insufficient, insecure, and guilty due to challenging relations and high expectations; and struggling with consequences such as health problems, spillover effects on family life, and difficulty coping. Conclusion Findings from this study suggest the importance of acknowledging suffering among municipal employees in a stressful work environment. An imbalance between job demands and resources is affecting both health and family lives of employees, and also their ability to work. It seems important to improve the work environment through supportive leadership, job control, and reasonable job demands to prevent stress, reduce suffering, and create a healthy organization.

Keywords: municipal employees; northern sweden; stress; rural northern; experiences work; work related

Journal Title: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
Year Published: 2022

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