Disadvantages Of Organizational Stress Management

Stress management is a contemporary issue that presents itself in the social work profession. Merriam-Webster (1828) defines stress as a state of mental tension that can cause an emotional state of anxiety and burden that is caused by problems from different areas in an individual’s life. Based on the literature and research presented on the topic of stress, the scientific definition of stress is more difficult to define. Scientists at the American Institute of Stress (AIS, 2016) explains that stress is a difficult subject to define due to it being a highly subjective phenomenon that everyone experiences differently. Over several decades ago, scientists were so confused on this topic that in 1951 a British Medical Journal finally concluded

The following literature review will discuss three main aspects: (1) the different types of SMIs that have been studied, (2) the benefits of using these interventions, and (3) the effects that these interventions have on reducing stress within the workplace. Furthermore, the literature review will show the debate within research on which type of intervention is most effective. Currently, there are two main types of stress management interventions: (1) individual stress management interventions and (2) organizational stress management interventions. Additional research will prove that organizational stress management interventions are more effective than individual stress management interventions, which will ensure that organizations and their employees are able to reduce the impact of job stressors within the

Whereas, individual SMIs are efforts made by the employee based on individualized methods to reduce stress. In order to change the current practice and determine if organizational SMIs are more effective than individual SMIs, I would conduct a qualitative study using participatory action research over a period of 12 months. This study would include studying two different departments within one organization. The results of this study may encourage organizations within the field of social work to change their current practices. Therefore, offering SMIs that focus solely on preventative measures of the stress; which will help successfully reduce the stressful experiences. For instance, this research will educate the social worker of the most effective SMIs and allow them to possibly reduce stressful occurrences with their clients. Furthermore, additional research can be conducted to show organizations how to tailor effective SMIs to specifically manage their employees own unique job stressors. In conclusion, stress is inevitable within the social work profession, it is imperative that stress is managed successfully so that it is reduced. As a result, social workers will be able to maintain a healthy well-being and be efficient and effective within their