Lay theory explanations of occupational stress
The Malaysian context
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20501293 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohd Awang Idris (0000-0001-7995-9617, University of South Australia), Maureen Dollard (0000-0002-3128-8727, University of South Australia), Maureen F Dollard, Anthony H Winefield (0000-0001-5027-6687, University of South Australia) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 135-153 |
| Publication date | 2010-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cross Cultural Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1352-7606 • E-ISSN: 1758-6089 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/13527601011038714 |
| OpenAlex | W2005463244 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 55 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the causes and consequences of job stress in Malaysia and make a comparison between Western and Eastern perspectives. Design/methodology/approach A grounded theory approach was used to develop a lay representation of Malay people's descriptions of their experiences at work, including job stress. Interviews were conducted with 48 employees in Malaysia, using six semi‐structured interview questions adopted from Kinman and Jones and translated into the Malay language, as a guide. Findings Although most respondents perceived that individual factors play an important role in work stress, organizational factors seemed to be the dominant factor identified that contributes to work stress. Respondents also perceived the individual as key to stress reduction rather than management interventions. A new concept emerged in this study that was related to external factors impinging on work (such as globalization). Practical implications Organizations should formulate strategies to prevent job stress among employees. They must also be alert to the impact of external factors that are now common in the Malay workplace. Originality/value Research of job stress in employees in Eastern cultures is rare. The paper provides in‐depth preliminary research which will lead to further investigations of job stress in Eastern workplace settings
Geography · Globalization · Job satisfaction · Job stress · Malay · Occupational stress · Originality · Political science · Psychological intervention · Public relations · Work stress · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Engineering · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology · Workaholism, burnout, and well-being · Workplace Health and Well-being
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The “core category” of grounded theory
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Stress in the workplace
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Cross‐national job stress
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Participants' accounts of a stress management intervention
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Women, piety and practice
The Future of Grounded Theory
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Grounded theory research
The "Social Emotions" of Malay (Bahasa Melayu)
Conceptualization
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |