Occupational Stress and Its Relation to Job Performance

الملخص

Occupational stress is a significant health issue that affects workers' productivity. Managerial skills can help organisations improve employees’ effectiveness and reduce work-related stress. The current study aimed to determine the relationship between occupational stress and job performance and identify contributing factors. A cross-sectional research design was used. Data were collected in January 2024 using a self-administered questionnaire. 60 employees from Derna College of Medical Technology were systematically selected. The data was analysed using the SPSS program. A p value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The majority of participants were under 45 years of age. Workload has been identified as a major source of occupational stress, with difficulty concentrating at work considered a sign of stress. 29 (48.33%) of the participants were exposed to pressure, while 20 (86.96%) of those exposed reported that professional pressures affected their job performance. 9 (45%) of those who had low performance suffered from decreased productivity due to stress. Among the participants, 57 (95%) believed that occupational stress could be reduced. The most recommended way to reduce stress among participants is stress management training. 53 participants (88.33%) knew that stress at work could be harmful to their health. 30 (50%) of participants indicated that there was a high probability that their previous illness was caused by stress at work. The results of the study showed that occupational stress and job performance differ statistically significantly. This is in line with previous research conducted to prove this association.