Publications by authors named "A Shimazu"

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to assess the association between psychosocial factors in the workplace and menstrual abnormalities or fertility, focusing on literature implementing a prospective cohort design.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, and Japan Medical Abstracts Society electronic databases for studies published from inception to February 26, 2020, and updated the search in PubMed on May 29, 2024. Inclusion criteria were (P) adult female workers (over 18 years old), (E) presence of adverse psychosocial factors at work, (C) absence of adverse psychosocial factors at work, and (O) any menstrual cycle disorders, menstrual-related symptoms, or fertility issues.

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This study investigated the relationship between work engagement, workaholism, and mental well-being of individuals and their intimate partners. This association was explored in the context of Indonesian dual-earner couples, using the Spillover-Crossover Model (SCM). The study examined how work-to-family spillover (i.

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Laughter is related to better well-being in daily life. Previous cross-sectional research among employees showed a positive relationship between laughter and work-related well-being (i.e.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on how the mental health of husbands and wives affects each other over time, particularly looking at psychological distress and happiness in 379 dual-income families.
  • Researchers used a three-wave annual survey to track these changes and applied group-based trajectory modeling to understand patterns in distress and happiness.
  • The results indicated that husbands' mental states are significantly impacted by their wives' happiness and their own work conditions, whereas wives' psychological well-being was not significantly influenced by their husbands' states.
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