Do Females and Males Experience Occupational Stress Differently? Insights From a Meta-Analysis.

Siu Shing Man, Yizhen Fang, Yingwei Chen, Li Liu, Alan Hoi Shou Chan

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Siu Shing ManSchool of Design, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.

Yizhen FangSchool of Design, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.

Yingwei ChenManchester Law School, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.

Li LiuSchool of Maritime Economics and Management, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China.

Alan Hoi Shou ChanCollege of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan), Dongguan, China.

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Abstract

Occupational stress has been extensively studied due to its key role in shaping the well-being, safety, and productivity of workers. However, existing studies offer conflicting evidence regarding the association between gender and occupational stress. This research systematically reviewed 18 studies with 20 records from the past decade on gender differences in occupational stress, utilizing meta-analysis techniques. Based on the literature review, occupational stress was categorized into physical, psychological, safety, and work stress. Moderators affecting the relationship between gender and occupational stress were analyzed. The findings suggested that female workers exhibited greater work stress (Cohen's

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Gender differencesMeta-analysisOccupational stress

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PMID42382210

DOI10.1016/j.shaw.2026.03.003

PMCPMC13316014

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