tööpingest
Tööpingest is an Estonian term used to describe the subjective experience of pressure arising from work demands. It refers to how intensely a worker feels they must meet deadlines, quotas, and expectations, and it can vary across people and contexts. In occupational health literature, tööpingest is treated as a component of psychosocial work stress and is often examined alongside other factors such as control, support, and effort–reward balance.
Causes include high workload, tight or conflicting deadlines, task complexity, role ambiguity, low decision latitude, and
Health and well-being effects: Sustained tööpingest is associated with burnout, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and cardiovascular
Measurement and research: Tööpingest is assessed through self-report scales that gauge perceived demands, time pressure, and
Prevention and management: Effective strategies include workload assessment, clearer role definitions, greater job control, supportive leadership,