American Psychological Association

APA Poll Finds Economic Stress Taking a Toll on Men

Published in Health Business Week, May 22nd, 2009

Economic pressures are having an increasing impact on men aged 35 to 54, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association (APA). Growing numbers of middle-aged men are reporting significant stress related to work, money, housing costs and job stability. The poll was conducted online by Harris Interactive(R) between April 8 and 10, 2009, among 2,160 adults.

Among the 45-54 age group, 81 percent of employed men report work as a significant source of stress, compared with just 68 percent of employed women. While the number of women aged 45-54 reporting stress related to money has dropped since September 2008 (from 83 percent to 78 percent), the...

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Source: Health Business Week (2009-05-22)

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