Estrés laboral y el liderazgo en adultos jóvenes en edades entre los 25 y 35 años

Abstract

Occupational stress is a very important issue, because it can cause multiple effects and consequences on the worker, such as: decreased performance and alterations in physical and mental health. The current literature concerning occupational stress provides insight into identifying the causes, consequences and factors related to work stress, with a focus on analyzing the impact that this has on the leadership of young adults between 25 to 35 years of age. Taking into account the theoretical references, the topics of: concept, causes, and consequences of work stress, leadership styles and work performance are addressed. The present investigation was carried out under the quantitative research model, using a 26-question survey as a method of collecting information, which was designed taking the research objectives as a reference. The sample is made up of 40 employees of two companies in the tourism sector of Bogotá. According to the results obtained, evidence shows that the population presents high levels of stress associated with causes such as relationships with peers and leaders, excessive workload and perception of limited support from their immediate boss. As a consequence, there is a lack of work life balance, health effects such as insomnia, headaches and muscle pain; likewise, factors related to the alteration of behavior such as anguish and decrease in their productivity and motivation.