Young workers and their perception of psychosocial factors in a workplace in Mexico / Trabajadores jóvenes y su percepción de los factores psicosociales en un centro de trabajo en México

Resumen

Introduction: today’s workplace, four generations are coexisting, each with distinct attitudes and expectations regarding work. Among them, young workers aged 26 to 44 comprise the largest segment of the workforce. Having grown up in varying socioeconomic, work, and cultural contexts, they exhibit differences in how they perceive psychosocial factors.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the perception of psychosocial variables in relation to sociodemographic and labor variables among young workers. We apply the PROPSIT questionnaire to a population of 306 workers in a Mexican company, focusing particularly on the 228 individuals from this age group.
Results: The findings reveal significant differences between sociodemographic variables—such as sex, marital status, type of contract, and job position—and certain psychosocial variables, including psychological demands, physical demands, perceptions of a harassing environment, supportive climate, and attrition. Additionally, positive correlations were found between perceptions of psychosocial variables, hours worked, and levels of education, while negative correlations were noted for age, number of children, and salary.
Conclusions: The results highlight the importance of considering the relationship between perceptions and psychosocial variables among young workers. This understanding is essential for creating work environments and policies that cater to their needs, ultimately enhancing safety and health in the workplace