Table 2.
Average level of work stress and percentage with increased depressive symptoms by core variables: mean scores and SD, or per cent (N=2798)
| Variable | Categories or range | Mean ERI (SD) | Mean low control (SD) | Percent of depressive symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | 1.00 (0.41) | 4.01 (1.38) | 6.39 |
| Female | 0.95 (0.39) | 4.00 (1.38) | 11.40 | |
| Depressive symptoms | No | 0.97 (0.40) | 3.98 (1.37) | |
| Yes | 1.05 (0.44) | 4.15 (1.46) | ||
| Occupational class | Very advantaged | 0.88 (0.34) | 3.57 (1.22) | 6.05 |
| Advantaged | 0.92 (0.36) | 3.76 (1.23) | 10.65 | |
| Disadvantaged | 0.97 (0.38) | 4.05 (1.36) | 7.69 | |
| Very disadvantaged | 1.13 (0.46) | 4.60 (1.47) | 9.28 | |
| Occupational status | Very advantaged | 0.87 (0.34) | 3.58 (1.25) | 7.49 |
| Advantaged | 0.90 (0.33) | 3.71 (1.19) | 8.17 | |
| Disadvantaged | 1.03 (0.42) | 4.11 (1.42) | 8.42 | |
| Very disadvantaged | 1.08 (0.45) | 4.50 (1.44) | 9.43 |
ERI, effort-reward imbalance.