Identifying NPP operator stressors using grounded theory.

ABSTRACT: Nuclear power plant (NPP) operators manage crucial decision-making and operational tasks in precarious and complex environments, where psychological stress directly correlates with system safety and operational efficiency. However, the existing research largely explores single factors or specific scenarios, lacking systematic analysis. This study aims to identify psychological stress-influencing factors for nuclear power plant operators based on grounded theory. Accordingly, work experience data were collected from 25 operators in NPPs through semi-structured interviews. Using open, axial, and selective coding, we identified key categories and constructed a multidimensional load model of psychological stress. The finding revealed that operators' psychological stress was attributable to the

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature