Table 4.
Work impairment percentage and annual productivity cost per person based on stage of change.
| Stage of Change | Work Impairment (%) | Productivity Cost ($) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | M | SD | M | SD | |
| Pre-contemplation—As far as I’m concerned my stress management habits do not need changing | 106 | 24.0 | 21.4 | $32,284.58 | $28,803.25 |
| Contemplation—I’m seriously intending to better manage my stress in the next 6 months | 71 | 39.9 | 19.9 | $53,761.73 | $26,829.95 |
| Preparation—I have definite plans to better manage my stress in the next month | 20 | 34.7 | 19.1 | $46,702.66 | $25,708.73 |
| Action—I am doing something to better manage my stress | 85 | 33.3 | 19.4 | $44,922.71 | $26,106.93 |
| Maintenance—I took action more than 6 months ago to better manage my stress and I’m working hard to maintain it | 30 | 33.9 | 24.8 | $45,691.78 | $33,484.98 |
Notes. n = 375.