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Work-Related Stress And Mental Health Of Child Care Center Workers, Sarah Lietzow Witherell
Work-Related Stress And Mental Health Of Child Care Center Workers, Sarah Lietzow Witherell
Wayne State University Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to investigate what factors are associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, somatization, and general psychological distress in a sample of child care center workers. A sample of 101 employees from 14 different child care centers in the southeastern Michigan area were administered questionnaires that asked about work and home life, social support, and mental health. Data was also collected from center directors regarding the type and size of the child care program and the annual turnover rate of each facility. One of the key findings of the study was that a significant number of …