The relationship between coaching and workplace stress: A correlational study

International Journal of Health Promotion and Education

Volumn 43, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 97-103

  Gyllensten, Kristina ^a   Palmer, Stephen ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Coaching; HSE stressors; Multiple regression; Research into effectiveness; Work related stress

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ANXIETY DISORDER; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; CORRELATION ANALYSIS; DEMOGRAPHY; DEPRESSION; FEMALE; HEALTH PROGRAM; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; JOB PERFORMANCE; JOB SATISFACTION; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MULTIPLE REGRESSION; OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD; PHYSICAL STRESS; PREDICTION; RATING SCALE; RISK ASSESSMENT; SCANDINAVIA; SCORING SYSTEM; SYMPTOMATOLOGY; UNITED KINGDOM; WORKPLACE;

EID: 24644474572     PISSN: 14635240     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14635240.2005.10708048     Document Type: Article

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