Work Strain
Dimension 8 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Work Strain measures the degree to which work is experienced as burdensome, discouraging, and depleting. It encompasses perceived pressure, unfavorable conditions, limited reward or advancement, and mental or physical exhaustion tied to work responsibilities.
evidence final name · Drive Working
Low Work Strain
Expressions activating this band describe work as manageable, affirming, or competently handled, with attention to accomplishment, support, and the ability to keep up with responsibilities. Work may still matter, but it is not framed as draining or oppressive.
Moderate Work Strain
Expressions activating this band describe work as constrained or discouraging through close oversight, poor conditions, reduced expectations, or dissatisfaction with opportunities and treatment. Strain is present as frustration and pressure, though not yet dominated by pronounced exhaustion.
High Work Strain
Expressions activating this band describe work as highly demanding and costly, marked by long or irregular hours, overtime, sacrifice, and persistent mental or physical fatigue. Work is experienced as consuming energy and personal resources while raising concerns about whether its rewards are sufficient.
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Low Drive Working: Content characterized by working, typical, accurate, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drive working at this level.
Moderate Drive Working: Content characterized by hours, longer, returns, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drive working at this level.
High Drive Working: Content characterized by truck, drive, when, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drive working at this level.