Journal of medical education
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Seventy-nine family practice residents were studied to test the hypotheses that the level of job stress and the level, source, and type of social support affect residents' psychological health. Self-report data were collected on measures of job stress, life stress, social support provided by three sources (supervisors, coworkers, and people outside work), and psychological health symptoms. ⋯ Low levels of problem-solving and of emotional support from people at and outside work also were associated with a high number of reported symptoms. The author concludes that residents who perceive high job stress and/or low social support should be identified early in their residencies so that assistance can be provided.