Presentation
66. Associations Among Social Contexts of Hybrid Work and Stress States: Implications for Supporting Worker Performance
SessionPoster Session 1
DescriptionObjectives: We investigated if social contexts of work are associated with stress perceptions as an opportunity (eustress) and/or pressure (distress).
Approach: Four ecological momentary assessments (EMA) were collected each workday over four months with seven office workers to capture social context, stress perceptions (i.e., VEDAS), and ratings of productivity, mood, and overall stress. Associations between stress states and social context were explored.
Findings: Of 1635 responses, most activities (71.3%) were done alone. Social context and stress states were significantly associated (Χ2(3)=41.65, p<0.0001). The frequency of social activities categorized as eustress (43.7%) was 1.5 times greater than expected. Boredom (i.e., absence of eustress or distress) had a higher than expected proportion of social contexts (30.8%).
Takeaways: These associations align with the theory that social activities may lead to positive appraisals. Examination of the intersections of social context and stress states with other worker outcomes (e.g., mood, productivity) is warranted.
Approach: Four ecological momentary assessments (EMA) were collected each workday over four months with seven office workers to capture social context, stress perceptions (i.e., VEDAS), and ratings of productivity, mood, and overall stress. Associations between stress states and social context were explored.
Findings: Of 1635 responses, most activities (71.3%) were done alone. Social context and stress states were significantly associated (Χ2(3)=41.65, p<0.0001). The frequency of social activities categorized as eustress (43.7%) was 1.5 times greater than expected. Boredom (i.e., absence of eustress or distress) had a higher than expected proportion of social contexts (30.8%).
Takeaways: These associations align with the theory that social activities may lead to positive appraisals. Examination of the intersections of social context and stress states with other worker outcomes (e.g., mood, productivity) is warranted.
Event Type
Poster
TimeWednesday, September 11th5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
LocationMcArthur Ballroom
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