Relations among Stressors, Strains, and Substance Use among Resident Physicians
- 1 January 1992
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 27 (8) , 979-994
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826089209065588
Abstract
This study examined the relationship between work-related stress and substance use among resident physicians in the United States. Unlike previous studies of physician stress, this study distinguished between "stressors" (stressful job conditions) and "strains" (reactions to the work environment) and correlated each of these with substance use. Results indicated that relations among stressors, strains, and substance use were not strong. Strains, however, were more strongly related to substance use than stressors. Additionally, benzodiazepines were more strongly related to strains than other substances, suggesting that they may be used for self-treatment. Other implications of these findings and future research needs are discussed.Keywords
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