Role Stress Among Medical School Faculty in Iran
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmady Soleiman, Changiz Tahereh, Masiello Italo, Brommels Mats
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet
Hypothesis
What are the levels and sources of role-related stress among faculty members of Iranian medical schools?
Conclusion
Faculty members in Iranian medical schools experience high levels of role-related stress due to various conflicting demands and inadequate resources.
Supporting Evidence
- Role stress was experienced at high levels among almost all faculty members.
- Permanent position and length of service correlated significantly with role stress.
- Different disciplines and academic ranks showed specific differences in stress levels.
Takeaway
Teachers at medical schools in Iran feel very stressed because they have too many tasks and not enough help to do them.
Methodology
A survey using the Organizational Role Stress Scale was conducted among faculty members at three different medical schools.
Potential Biases
The sampling method was convenience-based, which may introduce selection bias.
Limitations
The study focused only on medical school faculty and did not compare with non-medical faculty.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 261 males (78.4%) and 72 females (21.9%) with varying academic ranks and lengths of service.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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