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ContentsSummary 3Introduction 5F<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs1 Biographical <strong>in</strong>formation 112 Responses to HSE <strong>stress</strong> questionnaire 12Dem<strong>and</strong>s 12Control 15Manager's support 18Peer support 20Relationships 22Role 24Change 263 Overall perceptions <strong>of</strong> <strong>stress</strong> 284 Work-life balance <strong>and</strong> <strong>stress</strong> 305 Sickness absence 326 Differences between groups 337 Conclusion 34Endnote: Tackl<strong>in</strong>g occupational <strong>stress</strong> 36References 37Appendix: The questionnaire 39Dr Gail K<strong>in</strong>man is Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Occupational Health Psychology at theUniversity <strong>of</strong> Bedfordshire.Siobhan Wray is a PhD Researcher at the University <strong>of</strong> Bedfordshire.University <strong>and</strong> College Union (<strong>UCU</strong>)is the largest trade union <strong>and</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional association for academics, lecturers,tra<strong>in</strong>ers, researchers <strong>and</strong> academic-related <strong>staff</strong> work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> further <strong>and</strong> <strong>higher</strong>education throughout the UK.www.ucu.org.uk

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