Date
2010
Department
Counseling Department
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chair
John C Thomas
Primary Subject Area
Psychology, General; Psychology, Behavioral
Recommended Citation
So, Anthony Ping-Kam, "The Relationship between Stress, Work Hours and Depressive Symptoms among Migrant Factory Workers in China" (2010). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 292.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/292
Abstract
This study sought to identify the relationship between work hours, stress, and depressive symptoms among migrant factory workers in China (N = 911). Using correlational analyses, the researcher arrived at results that indicated there was a weak but significant positive correlation between working hours and stress levels; a significant moderate relationship between working hours and depression levels, and a significant association between stress levels and depressive symptoms among migrant factory workers in China. Additionally, multiple regression analysis found a significant correlation between depressive symptoms and dorm-living (environmental factor) in the participants. Data indicated social support and gender difference were found to have significant influence in stress levels and depressive symptoms among migrant factory workers in China.
