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Can a Stress Questionnaire Identify People at Risk for Depression? May 7, 2013 . 4 Comments
The Brief Job Stress Questionnaire (BJSQ) is a tool used for assessing stress in the workplace. The questionnaire consists of 57 questions relating to emotional stress, physical stress, ... Read More
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Are Overly Compassionate Doctors at Risk of Burnout? May 3, 2013 . 8 Comments
Medical professionals walk a fine emotional line. Doctors who are sensitive and empathetic to their clients’ situations tend to have high levels of rapport and communication with them. ... Read More
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My Best Friend Keeps Distracting Me from Work. Help! April 26, 2013 . 8 Comments
You sound deeply frustrated, and understandably so. You’re feeling pulled between a very important friendship and your educational/professional goals. That is a very tough spot to be ... Read More
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Can Stronger Self-Efficacy Improve Employment Opportunities? March 15, 2013 . 3 Comments
According to a new study led by M. Zenger of the Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology at the University of Leipzig in Germany, people with higher levels of self-efficacy ... Read More
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Can You Succeed at Marriage and Business … with the Same Partner? February 8, 2013 . 6 Comments
When two lovers think about their future, they often imagine the home they will live in, the family they will build and their future dreams and aspirations. But for some couples, this vision ... Read More
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Royce White, Mental Health, and the Americans with Disabilities Act February 2, 2013 . 10 Comments
Royce White has drawn increasing attention to legal issues surrounding mental illness since he joined the National Basketball Association’s Houston Rockets as a first-round draft pick ... Read More
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When Does Trust Matter Most? January 31, 2013 . 4 Comments
Trust can be found at the foundation of nearly every healthy relationship. Romantic, intimate, social, altruistic, professional, and casual relationships are all built upon some level of ... Read More
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Family Support Can Decrease Psychological Strain in Military Personnel January 24, 2013 . 5 Comments
The relationship between family and work is a complicated and important one. For military personnel, having a supportive family environment is especially essential. In a recent study, Heather ... Read More
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Putting on a Happy Face May Increase Job Burnout January 23, 2013 . 10 Comments
People who work in the service industry have to interact with customers on a regular basis. Some may spend hours with one customer, while others may have exchanges with dozens of individuals ... Read More
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Emotional Job Demands: The Exhaustive Effect on Technology Workers January 22, 2013 . 5 Comments
The technology sector has grown exponentially in recent decades. Silicon Valley used to be the base for most technology companies. But the advent of the internet and the rampant use of ... Read More
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Are Children More Anxious When Moms Work Nights? January 19, 2013 . 11 Comments
Parents who work must juggle the responsibilities of home and career. For single parents, this task is even more arduous, as there is not another parent in the home to assist with household ... Read More
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Living Your Purpose: Life Satisfaction and Career Calling December 15, 2012 . 5 Comments
Some people profess that they have a “calling,” a specific job or purpose that they have been called by a higher power to do. In the modern sense, a calling is a profession that someone ... Read More