Stress bei Autofahrern im beruflichen Kontex

Abstract.

In recent years, several stress factors are found in many occupational groups and have increased significantly in the working world. This phenomenon was also in the group of professional drivers. There are job-related and personal stress factors. The area of stress and strain has also become a diagnostic object of investigation; various methods to measure stress have been developed. The contribution describes the stress management program “Optimistically mastering the driving stress”. The target group of the program includes all frequent drivers, especially professional drivers. Aim of this program is to show this professional groups how to deal adequately with the driving stresses and strains; and to practice their stress management skills. The program comprises various modules, starting with stress analysis and ending with relapse prevention.