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Table 2 Ratings of perceived stress related to verbal and executive mental demands

From: Perceived stress of mental demands at work, objective stress and resilience – an analysis of the LIFE-Adult-study

Mental Demands

Perceived Stress

Verbal

1. Providing Consultation and Advice

2.4 (SD: 1.1)

2. Getting Information

2.3 (SD: 1.0)

3. Evaluating Information

2.3 (SD: 1.0)

4. Interpreting the Meaning of Information

2.4 (SD: 1.0)

5. Updating and Using Relevant Information

2.4 (SD: 1.1)

6. Analyzing Information

2.3 (SD: 1.1)

Executive

7. Scheduling Work and Activities

2.6 (SD: 1.1)

8. Resolving Conflicts

3.0 (SD:1.3)

9. Negotiating with Others

2.7 (SD: 1.2)

10. Coordinating Work and Activities

2.3 (SD: 1.2)

11. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

2.5 (SD: 1.2)

12. Developing Objectives and Strategies

2.6 (SD: 1.2)

  1. Note: Range: 1–5 (1 = low; 5 = high)