The Psychosocial Work Environment and Stress Management across X, Y, Z and babyboom generations

• Autores: Inês Barata Moura, Tania Gaspar
• Localización: Análisis y modificación de conducta, ISSN 0211-7339, ISSN-e 2173-6855, Vol. 51, Nº. 188, 2025, págs. 42-61
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.33776/EUHU/amc.v51i188.9134
• Títulos paralelos:
  • El entorno psicosocial laboral y la gestión del estrés en las generaciones X, Y, Z y Baby Boom
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  • español

    Los ambientes de trabajo saludables reducen riesgos y potencian el desempeño y la satisfacción de los trabajadores, y el estrés puede perjudicar su salud y compromiso. Cada generación tiene experiencias y expectativas propias que deben ser consideradas. Este estudio explora la relación entre el ambiente psicosocial laboral y la gestión del estrés según la generación, mediante un estudio transversal, comparativo y cuantitativo. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 4.551 participantes: 2.189 pertenecientes a la Generación X, 1.657 a la Generación Y, 383 Baby Boomers y 317 a la Generación Z. Los participantes fueron reclutados mediante muestreo por conveniencia e incluyeron voluntarios de al menos 18 años que trabajan en Portugal. Los resultados indican diferencias generacionales en las formas de gestionar el estrés. En particular, los Baby Boomers y la Generación X comparten preocupaciones similares relacionadas con el estrés laboral, mientras que la Generación Y y la Generación Z tienden a destacar factores similares entre sí. Las lideranzas pueden influir en el estrés de los trabajadores, por lo que deben considerar sus necesidades.

  • English

    Healthy work environments reduce risks and enhance employee performance and satisfaction, while stress can harm their health and engagement. Each generation has its own experiences and expectations that should be considered. This study explores the relationship between the psychosocial work environment and stress management according to generation, through a cross-sectional, comparative, and quantitative study. The study sample consisted of 4551 participants, 2189 belonging to Generation X, 1657 to Generation Y, 383 to Baby Boomers and 317 to Generation Z. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling and included volunteers aged 18 or older who work in Portugal. The results reveal the existence of differences in stress management across generations, however Baby Boomers tend to highlight similar factors to Generation X for work stress management, just as Generation Y and Generation Z tend to highlight similar factors. Leadership can influence worker stress, so they should consider their needs.

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