Table 1.
Differences in socio-demographic variables, self-rated health and BJSQ scores between SOC groupsa
| Higher SOC | Lower SOC | Differences (p)b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
Mean (standard deviation) |
|
|
| Age (years) |
52.2 (11.1) |
45.6(10.5) |
<0.001 |
| BJSQ (scores) |
|
|
|
|
Stressors |
|
|
|
| Job demand (quantity)c |
6.8(2.4) |
6.3(2.3) |
ns |
| Job demand (quality) c |
6.6(2.1) |
6.3(2.0) |
ns |
| Low job latitude |
5.3(1.5) |
6.5(1.8) |
<0.001 |
| Low support (supervisor) |
6.1(2.0) |
7.4(2.1) |
<0.001 |
| Low support (coworkers) |
6.5(1.9) |
7.4(2.1) |
<0.001 |
| Low support (friends and family) | |||
| Physical job load c |
3.2(0.9) |
3.2 (0.8) |
ns |
|
Stress responses |
|
|
|
| Tension |
5.5(2.0) |
7.6(2.6) |
<0.001 |
| Fatigue |
5.3(1.9) |
6.9(2.3) |
<0.001 |
| Anxiety |
5.4(1.8) |
6.7(2.0) |
<0.001 |
| Depression |
8.7(2.6) |
11.9(4.2) |
<0.001 |
| Subjective symptoms |
16.7(5.2) |
19.4(5.1) |
<0.001 |
| Vigor |
8.3(2.2) |
6.1(2.1) |
<0.001 |
| Self-rated health(scores) |
2.1(0.5) |
1.9(0.4) |
<0.01 |
| |
Number (%) |
|
|
| Managerial workers |
119 (62%) |
72 (38%) |
<0.001 |
| Married | 139(55%) | 113(45%) | <0.05 |
a SOC scores of 59 or above and 58 or less (n = 151 and 146, respectively).
bU-test or chi-square test.
c Reversed item (the higher the score, the lower the demand or load).