Abstract
This paper describes the differences of awareness of occupational stressor and strain between non management track work (Ippanshoku) and management track work (Sogoushoku) in Jananese female workers. A questionnaire survey was made on 90 female workers in private corporations. The scale of general stressor consists of role conflict, role ambiguity and overwork. Additionally, gender related stressors such as differences in occupational treatment and expected gender role are measured. The effects of these stressors on the estimation of future prospect for advancement in career, job satisfaction and mental health are examined. Results suggest that the high general and gender related stressors reduce mental health and/or job satisfaction. The score of general stressor resulting from the role conflict and overwork is higher in Sogoshoku than Ippanshoku. Sogoshoku also shows the high scores on the estimation of future prospect for advancement in career, suggesting the aggressive career oriented motives. In conclusion, employers should understand the existence of these stressors for and the differences of awareness of occupational stressor and strain between Ippanshoku and Sogoushoku, as well as pay attention to mental health of female workers.
