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Article: The moderating effect of alcohol intake on the relationship between work strains and psychological distress *.
- Article from:
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol
- Article date:
- May 1, 2003
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CONTRARY TO the saying "work is good for your health," several studies have revealed that the level of strains one may experience at work is predictive of the level of psychological distress and of alcohol abuse (Ames et al., 1987, 1997; Frone, 1999; International Labour Office [ILO], 2000). Psychological distress and high alcohol intake have been associated with absenteeism and work injuries (Ames et al., 1997; ILO, 2000; Kessler and Frank, 1997; Webb et al., 1994), leading to important economic costs for the industry and society as a whole (Edwards et al., 1994; ILO, 2000; Vezina et al., 1992).
The prevalence of these two problems in the workforce is cause for ...