Work-Related Depression among Hotel Employees

    Authors

    A. Shani;A. Pizam

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Cornell Hosp. Q.

    Keywords

    depression; work-related depression; burnout; job stress; employees'; well-being; JOB-SATISFACTION; MENTAL-HEALTH; WORKPLACE; STRESS; BURNOUT; SYMPTOMS; POLICY; Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism; Management; Sociology

    Abstract

    Given the putative cost of work-related depression, this article reports the results of a pilot study conducted among hotel employees in Central Florida. The study finds an initial indication of a small but noteworthy incidence of depression among workers in the hospitality industry. The article explores the antecedents and possible origins of depression, as well as critical issues related to depression in the workplace, particularly its effects on organizations and employees. The findings indicate a need for greater organizational awareness of depression.

    Journal Title

    Cornell Hospitality Quarterly

    Volume

    50

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2009

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    446

    Last Page

    459

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000272088300007

    ISSN

    1938-9655

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