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Psychosocial stressors are events, conditions, or circumstances arising from psychological, interpersonal, social, or environmental contexts that place demands on an individual’s capacity to adapt or cope [1][2]. They may include interpersonal conflict, social isolation, discrimination, bereavement, family difficulties, occupational demands, job insecurity, financial strain, and other adverse social circumstances [1][3][4]. Psychosocial stressors can be acute or chronic and may vary in frequency, duration, intensity, and perceived controllability [2][3]. Their effects depend not only on the characteristics of the stressor but also on individual characteristics, cognitive appraisal, coping resources, and available social support [1][2]. Repeated or prolonged exposure to psychosocial stressors may contribute to psychological distress and may affect mental and physical health through behavioral, psychological, and physiological pathways [3][4]. Psychosocial stressors therefore encompass a broad range of social and psychological conditions that can challenge adaptive functioning and influence well-being.
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- Christin Gerhardt; Norbert K. Semmer; Sabine Sauter; Alexandra Walker; Nathal de Wijn; Wolfgang Kälin; Maria U. Kottwitz; Bernd Kersten; Benjamin Ulrich; Achim Elfering; How are social stressors at work related to well-being and health? A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Heal. 2021, 21, 1-17. [CrossRef]
