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Workplace stress and healthy aging: assessment strategies, research hypotheses, and pilot insights from the Semmelweis study.
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Abstract
Workplace stress is an increasingly recognized determinant of both workforce well-being and healthy aging. However, few longitudinal studies have systematically integrated stress assessment into large occupational cohorts with an explicit focus on aging processes. The Semmelweis Study, launched in 2024, addresses this gap by embedding validated stress assessment tools into a comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework designed to explore the biological, psychological, and social determinants of healthy and unhealthy aging in a university workforce. This paper presents the conceptual foundation, methodology, and early applications of workplace stress assessment within the Semmelweis Study. We outline research hypotheses linking stress to aging outcomes and describe a pilot investigation among a high-risk subgroup-conductors trained at the András Pető Faculty of Semmelweis University. Stress is assessed using validated psychometric tools, including the Perceived Stress Scale, Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, resilience measures, and social support scales. These are integrated with biological aging markers, cognitive assessments, mental health indicators, lifestyle factors, and detailed occupational data. A pilot study applying this framework was conducted among conductors, a professional group known for high emotional demands and role strain. Preliminary findings indicate elevated stress levels and burnout symptoms among conductors, with workload, perfectionism, and emotional burden identified as key stressors. Participants expressed strong interest in workplace-based stress management resources, informing plans for targeted interventions within this group. The integration of workplace stress assessment into the Semmelweis Study offers a novel platform for advancing healthy aging research and informing real-world prevention strategies. By systematically linking stress measurement to aging outcomes, and by addressing occupational stress through targeted interventions, Semmelweis University exemplifies how academic institutions can act as both research leaders and models of healthy workplace practices. These efforts align with the Semmelweis-EUniWell Workplace Health Promotion Model Program and contribute to broader European efforts to promote resilience, well-being, and healthy longevity across the working life course.
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