Title of article :
Psychosomatic Causes of Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
Author/Authors :
Falova, O Department of Practical Psychology - Ukrainian State Engineering Pedagogical Academy - Kharkiv, Ukraine , Onufriieva, L Department of General and Applied Psychology - Kamianets-Podіlskyi National Ivan Ohiienko University - Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukrain , Khartsiy, O Department of Practical Psychology - Ukrainian State Engineering Pedagogical Academy - Kharkiv, Ukraine , Kazarova, H Department of Practical Psychology - Ukrainian State Engineering Pedagogical Academy - Kharkiv, Ukraine
Abstract :
Aims: The purpose of the study is to establish the relationship between psychological factors and impaired functioning of the musculoskeletal system.
Material & Methods: To achieve the purpose of the study, numerous methods were used, including theoretical (analysis, synthesis, generalisation) and practical (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS); Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ); Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ). Statistical significance between the studied indicators was established using Cronbach's Alpha coefficient.
Findings: The results of the study established that employees who were in the range of average indicators according to the stress detection method had a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders. These rates were high even considering some variables, such as smoking, age, and body mass index scores.
Conclusion: The materials will be useful for specialists working in the field of psychosomatic health, psychologists in organisations, recruitment specialists, psychotherapists, and doctors.
Keywords :
Physical Disorders , Skeletal System , Psychosomatics , Personality , Mental Problems , Stress
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of War and Public Health