Links between medical interns' perceived stress, workaholism and personality: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical interns' work conditions and individual features make them vulnerable to stress and deterioration in their physical and mental health. Moreover, these factors are associated with a pathological relationship with work, workaholism. Few studies have focused on this population, and its exposure to psychosocial risks and related consequences. We evaluated the perceived stress of medical interns with regard to their personality and the risk of workaholism.

Methods

This cross-sectional observational study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire, anonymously, assessing perceived stress (PSS-10), personality (BFI-10) and the risk of workaholism (DUWAS-10).

Results

358 medical interns were included in the study. We found that perceived stress

SUBMITTER: Chaillet M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895185 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature