Problem
Occupational psychopathology
Nature:
The physical, psychological and general social atmosphere at the workplace and in an occupation as a whole, as well as the external conditions, play a considerable part in occupational psychopathology. While mental illness is rare, neurosis, especially depression, is fairly common.
Incidence:
If individual needs and differences are not taken into account, division of work may complicate relations among workers. Monotonous, repetitive and excessively standardized jobs are disliked, while work with automatic equipment provokes a sense of isolation. Wage rates and the basis on which wages are paid are also a source of conflict and frustration, as are inadequate communications.
Broader Problems:
Occupational health risks Lack of discipline in work Unfruitful relationship between work and society Narrower Problems:
Work addictionDepression at workOccupational diseasesCardiac conditions in work environment Related Problems:
Psychosocial deprivation of animals Subject(s):
Health Care → PsychiatrySocial Activity → Occupation
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST