Due to the influence of the labor movement since 1970s, a growing body of research on working environment has been performed. Lately, several studies speculate the relation of job-stress to the possible factors as well as to depression and fatigue In ...
Due to the influence of the labor movement since 1970s, a growing body of research on working environment has been performed. Lately, several studies speculate the relation of job-stress to the possible factors as well as to depression and fatigue In this study, the relationship between job stressors and depressive symptoms(Korean version of CES-D) in public officials was analyzed. The study consists of 361 public officials working at Gwachon Government Complex. The results of the study are as follows : In univariate analysis, mean values of depressive symptom were higher in younger officials and in those who have high job demand, low decision latitude, low social support, low job satisfaction, low work involvement, and type A personality trait. Multiple logistic regression analysis shows that people who are in lower position(6th grade or more), lower job satisfaction, lower self-esteem, and type A personality trait are more likely to experience depression compared to the opposite parts. People with 6th grade and have 1.9 times more depressed than group of more than 5 class respondents. Lower satisfied respondents experience 2.7 times more depression than higher satisfied people. People with type A behavior pattern than type Bs, and with lower self-esteem than higher self-esteem are 1.8 and 3.5 times more depressed, respectively. In conclusion, although public officials have a stronger tendency to follow the rules of the organization, they are experiencing psychological disharmony between rules and personal feelings. Depression can be one of the negative ability caused during working. However, since those are usually accumulated as time passes, diverse institutional measures to resolve public officials'' depression should be established.