Relationship between Occupational Stress and Depression in Hairdressers

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate job stress in hairdressers, determine its relationship with depression, and identify factors that affect depression. Methods: Levels of job stress and depression according to general characteristics were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 22.0. The correlation between job stress and depression was analyzed using Pearson correction effect. To identify the factors affecting depression, stepwise multiline stress analysis was used. Results: The overall average score for job stress by hairdressers was 41.55±8.78, while the average score for depression was 16.79±9.05. Variables that appeared to affect depression were inadequate compensation (t =7.30, p <0.001), marital status (t =–4.53, p <0.001), job requirements (t =2.53, p <0.012), age (t =2.77, p <0.006), and workplace culture (t =246, p <0.015). Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that an intervention program for job stress and depression be developed to improve the mental health of hairdressers.