| Document ID (ISN) | 32637 |
| CIS number |
80-236 |
| ISBN(s) |
951-801-138-9 |
| Year |
1979 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Elo A.L. |
| Title |
Seamen's work and mental health - A literature review. |
| Original title |
Merenkulkijoiden työ ja mielenterveys - Kirjallisuuskatsaus [in Finnish] |
| Bibliographic information |
TTL/23-1979, Katsauksia 27, Institute of Occupational Health (Työterveyslaitos), Laajaniityntie 1, 01620 Vantaa 62, Finland, 1979. 46p. Illus. 95 ref. Price: Fmk 6.00. |
| Abstract |
Problems discussed include isolation of life aboard ship (limited social activity, separation from home and lack of family life); shift work; noise and vibration; temperature extremes and variations. While the physical workload has decreased in the job, heavy responsibilities have increased the mental stress. It appears that seamen have more mental problems than the average, as shown by neuroses and alcoholism. Adaptability to the work was studied from the viewpoints of work efficiency and mental health risk. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
sea transport; mental health |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; alcoholism; neurosis; social aspects; conditions of work; mental stress; physical workload |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Transport and communications
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Water transportation
Psychological factors
Alcohol and drug abuse
Mental health
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