Böckelmann Irina, Döring Emilia, Pohl Robert, Thielmann Beatrice
Institute of Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany.
Vet Sci. 2025 Apr 13;12(4):361. doi: 10.3390/vetsci12040361.
veterinary medicine is among the most stressful professions and is characterized by long working hours and high emotional demands. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between overcommitment and psychological stress (on the basis of irritation) among veterinarians in Germany, with a particular focus on age differences.
the analysis included a sample of 995 veterinarians divided into three age groups: <35 years, 35-45 years and >45 years. Sociodemographic and job-related data as well as the overcommitment scale (OC, subscale of the Effort-Reward-Imbalance (ERI) questionnaire), and the irritation scale (IS), were both collected.
the results reveal that younger (vs. older) veterinarians are significantly more likely to have high overcommitment levels. This group also reported higher-than-average levels of cognitive and emotional irritation, whereas the oldest age group reported comparatively lower overcommitment levels. Age and years of work were negatively correlated with overcommitment, and overcommitment was strongly positively correlated with cognitive and emotional irritation.
this study highlights the need for preventative measures to reduce overcommitment and mental stress, particularly among young veterinarians. Interventions during veterinarian studies and in the workplace that promote excessive expectations and stress are crucial to ensure long-term mental health and job satisfaction among this professional group.
兽医行业是压力最大的职业之一，其特点是工作时间长且情感需求高。这项横断面研究旨在调查德国兽医过度投入与心理压力（基于易怒情绪）之间的关系，特别关注年龄差异。
分析样本包括995名兽医，分为三个年龄组：<35岁、35 - 45岁和>45岁。收集了社会人口统计学和与工作相关的数据，以及过度投入量表（OC，努力-回报失衡（ERI）问卷的子量表）和易怒量表（IS）。
结果显示，年轻（与年长相比）兽医过度投入水平高的可能性显著更高。该组还报告了高于平均水平的认知和情感易怒程度，而年龄最大的组报告的过度投入水平相对较低。年龄和工作年限与过度投入呈负相关，过度投入与认知和情感易怒呈强正相关。
本研究强调需要采取预防措施来减少过度投入和精神压力，特别是在年轻兽医中。在兽医学习期间和工作场所进行干预，以促进过高期望和压力，对于确保该专业群体的长期心理健康和工作满意度至关重要。
