Effects of Emotional Labor and Job Stress on Professional Quality of Life in Dental Hygienists

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Authors

Allison Dukeman · Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Linda D. Boyd · Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Jared Vineyard · Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Jennifer L. McCarthy · Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Abstract

Dental hygienists experience moderate levels of EL and job stress, which can negatively affect professional quality of life. More research is needed to discover profession-specific strategies for managing EL and stress.

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues Emotional Labor in Professions Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Dental Hygiene

DOI: 10.1111/idh.70045