Explanations for sickness absence due to common mental disorders
A narrative study of young health and social care workers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2250338 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Noora Heinonen (0000-0002-3878-9145, The Faculty of Social Sciences University of Helsinki Helsinki Finland, corresponding author), Anu Katainen (0000-0002-7624-2677, The Faculty of Social Sciences University of Helsinki Helsinki Finland), Tea Lallukka (0000-0003-3841-3129, Department of Public Health Faculty of Medicine University of Helsinki Helsinki Finland), Hilla Nordquist (0000-0001-9641-6518, The Faculty of Social Sciences University of Helsinki Helsinki Finland), Anne Kouvonen (0000-0001-6997-8312, The Faculty of Social Sciences University of Helsinki Helsinki Finland) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1083-1099 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociology of Health & Illness (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0141-9889 • E-ISSN: 1467-9566 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/1467-9566.13754 |
| PMID | 38289869 |
| OpenAlex | W4391344455 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 64 |
Over recent decades, sickness absence due to common mental disorders has increased among young workers. The phenomenon is mostly understood on the basis of epidemiological research, and knowledge regarding the viewpoints of young workers themselves is lacking. Our study explored the explanations for mental health-related sickness absence in the narrative accounts of young workers in high-risk health and social care occupations. Semi-structured narrative interviews were conducted with 23 Finnish young workers (aged 21-34), with self-reported sickness absence related to common mental disorders over the previous year. Our analysis identified three narrative explanations for the onset of mental health problems leading to sick leave: work as the sole cause, work as an additional cause and work as a trigger. These findings indicate that mental health-related sickness absences form a complex phenomenon related to various life and work-related circumstances. More comprehensive preventive measures are needed in the health and social care sector to help tackle mental health problems among young workers
Health care · Mental health · Narrative · Narrative inquiry · Psychiatry · Public health · Sick leave · Viewpoints · Employment and Welfare Studies · Epidemiology · Medicine · Nursing · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Psychology · Workplace Health and Well-being
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |