JOEM: Effects of the need for support from the workplace and resilience on psychological distress in Japanese employees: a one-year prospective study (May 2024)-Effects of the need for support from the workplace and resilience on psychological distress in Japanese employees: a one-year prospective study

Effects of the need for support from the workplace and resilience on psychological distress in Japanese employees: a one-year prospective study

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The study explores the impact of workplace support and resilience on the psychological distress of Japanese employees. Conducted over a year, the research grouped participants based on their levels of support needed and resilience. Findings revealed that the combination of low resilience and the need for support, but not receiving it, had the highest prevalence odds ratio for psychological distress among employees. The study highlights the importance of workplace support, especially for individuals with low resilience, in managing psychological distress. It also emphasizes the significance of considering resilience levels when addressing employee health policies. The results suggest that lack of support from the workplace, coupled with low resilience, increases the risk of serious psychological distress among employees with health impairments. The study indicates that low resilience plays a more significant role in psychological distress than the lack of workplace support, urging for tailored interventions to enhance coping skills and support systems for employees with health challenges. The research underscores the need for employers to create supportive work environments and consider employee resilience levels to effectively address psychological distress. Ultimately, the study provides evidence on the combined effect of workplace support and resilience on the psychological well-being of employees, shedding light on the importance of these factors in promoting mental health in the workplace.

Keywords

workplace support

resilience

psychological distress

Japanese employees

health policies

coping skills

support systems

workplace environment

employee health

mental health