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Performing Arts

Unit 6 - Health psychology

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Unit 1 - Research Methodology

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Herb

Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

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Brain

Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour

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Busts In Silhouette

Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships

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Unit 8 - Developmental psychology

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Unit 9 - Internal Assessment

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Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model

🎉 Hey future Psychologists! Let&#39;s dive into something super intriguing and, unfortunately, quite real: &quot;Karoshi,&quot; or death from overwork. Fasten your seat belts; we&#39;re taking a trip to understand how work can be deadly. 😱

<ul>
	<li>Origin: Reported first in Japan, 1969.</li>
	<li>Cases: Death from overwork and &quot;karojisatsu&quot; (suicide from overwork) are increasingly common.</li>
	<li>Real World Example: Imagine a 29-year-old person who seemed perfectly healthy, dropping dead due to overwork. It&#39;s real, and it&#39;s happening!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Extremely Long Working Hours or Night Shifts: Like pulling an all-nighter but every day!</li>
	<li>Working Continuously Without Break: Non-stop action, but not the fun kind.</li>
	<li>High-Pressure Jobs: Picture a Wall Street trader; time is money!</li>
	<li>Extremely Taxing Physical Work: Think about construction workers lifting heavy things all day.</li>
	<li>Around-the-Clock, High-Pressure Work: Doctors, nurses, you name it.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Jobs that demand a lot but offer low control increase stress.</li>
	<li>Features: Demand, controllability, predictability, ambiguity.</li>
	<li>Real World Example: Doctors constantly feel this pressure; saving lives isn&#39;t easy.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Cases in China: Shan et al reviewed 46 cases among doctors, 2013-2015.</li>
	<li>Main Causes: Heart attack and stroke due to stress.</li>
	<li>Work Patterns: 8&ndash;12 continuous hours, some even 24 hours.</li>
	<li>Effects: Sacrificed leisure time, 6&ndash;7 days work/week, sleep deprivation.</li>
	<li>Real World Example: Chinese doctors are overworked, leading to more cases of Karoshi.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Scarcity of Resources: Despite being 22% of the world&#39;s population, China has scarce medical resources.</li>
	<li>Low Pay &amp; Conflicts: Contributing factors in China.</li>
	<li>Not Unique to Asia: Also reported in Europe, the USA, Australia (Kivimaki et al, 2015).</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Stress Response: Repetitive activation causes secretion of stress hormones, leading to cardiovascular disease (Der-Shin Ke, 2012).</li>
	<li>Cortisol Levels: Twice as high in women who work over 50 hours/week (Lundberg &amp; Hellstrom, 2002).</li>
	<li>Real World Example: A teacher working overtime regularly might end up with higher cortisol levels, impacting her health.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Health Risks: Cognitive strain, lack of sleep, long hours can make us sick or even kill.</li>
	<li>Prevention Needed: Work-life balance and reducing high-risk coping behaviors like overeating, smoking, and drinking.</li>
	<li>Health-Related Behaviour: Stress is a determinant of health problems.</li>
</ul>

<h4>In a Nutshell (or an Office Desk) 🏢</h4>

Karoshi is an alarming phenomenon reflecting how modern work culture can lead to serious health problems, even death. If you find yourself pulling long hours, remember that work-life balance is essential. Think of your health as a long-term investment, and don&#39;t spend it all at once!

<ul>
	<li>Research a Real Case: Find an actual case of Karoshi and understand the factors involved.</li>
	<li>Reflect on Your Life: Are you maintaining a healthy balance? What steps can you take to avoid overwork?</li>
</ul>

Now, go take a break! You&#39;ve earned it. 🎉

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Combat Karoshi Discover Overwork Dangers!

Table of content

Karoshi - a scary introduction

Five deadly work patterns (uehata, 1991)

Stress & mental strain (karasek, 1979)

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Unit 6 - Health psychology

Combat Karoshi Discover Overwork Dangers!

Table of content

Karoshi - a scary introduction

Five deadly work patterns (uehata, 1991)

Stress & mental strain (karasek, 1979)

Unlock the Full Content!