The relationship between sleep pattern and depression in Chinese shift workers: A mediating role of emotional exhaustion

ConclusionsHaving an evening sleep pattern was a risk factor for depression in three shifts workers; however, emotional exhaustion mediated the relationship between sleep pattern and depression. This finding may inform interventions aimed at reducing the level of depression within three shifts staff.

Source: Australian Journal of Psychology - April 28, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Yixin Hu, Zhaoxiang Niu, Lejiao Dai, Rebecca Maguire, Zhaobiao Zong, Yu Hu, Dawei Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research