Because some stressful effects depend on qualities of the sound other than its absolute decibel value, the annoyance associated with sound may need to be considered in regard to health effects. For example, noise from airports is typically perceived as more bothersome than noise from traffic of equal volume. Annoyance effects of noise are minimally [...]
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“One can conclude that the ability to effectively deal with emotions and emotional information in the workplace assists employees in managing occupational stress and maintaining psychological well-being. This indicates that stress reduction and health protection could be achieved not only by decreasing work demands (stressors), but also by increasing the personal resources of employees, including [...]
An event or context that elevates adrenaline and triggers the stress response because it throws the body out of balance and forces it to respond; for example: * environmental stressors (elevated sound levels, over-illumination, overcrowding) * daily stress events (e.g. traffic, lost keys) * life changes (e.g. divorce, bereavement) * Workplace stressors (e.g. role strain, [...]












