This document provides information for a research prospectus on the topic of how workplace stress leads to health complications. It includes sections on the problem statement, purpose, research questions, hypothesis, literature review, methodology, sample, data collection, and data analysis. The problem statement indicates that while much research has examined reducing work-related illness, little is known about how workplace stress specifically leads to health issues. The purpose is to better understand this relationship between workplace stress and employee health. The literature review outlines relevant theories, prior studies on occupational stress and health, and key themes to be examined. The proposed methodology is a qualitative descriptive phenomenological case study using interviews and observations to explore participants' experiences.

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1. Topic - an investigation into how workplace stress lead to
health complications.
2.
Problem statement - workplace stress and health complications
resulting from the same is a subject that has attracted a lot of
attention among psychology and other health scholars. Of
interest is how workplace stress can lead to health
complications. This is one area that has not been explored hence
needs exploration.
3.
Purpose – The ultimate purpose of this study is to investigate
and explore a further and deeper understanding of how
workplace stress contributes to health complications.
4.
Research questions – R1; how does workplace stress contribute
to health complications?
R2; what psychological processes do workers use to overcome
work related stress?
5.
Hypothesis/variables or phenomena:- H1: there exist health
related issues resulting from stress at places of work and the
need to know how such health issues result from workplace
stress. There is also need to deal with such stress and reduce or
eliminate it altogether.
6.
Literature Review

2. a.
Background of the problem/gap
i.
A lot of study has been done on reducing work related
psychological ill health and sickness absence. However, nothing
has been done to investigate how workplace stress leads to
health complications (Cooper, et al. 1976)
ii.
Occupational sources of stress have been studied. Suggestions
have been given on studying how ill health can be connected to
workplace stress (Cooper, et al. 1976)
iii.
Studies have been carried out concerning health and well being
in the work place. Further suggestions are made by the same on
exploring how workplace stress leads to ill health (Ganster and
Schaubroeck . 1991)
b.
Theoretical foundations (models and theories to be foundation
for study)
i.
Person-environment fit theory
(
ACTA FAC MED NAISS 2006)
ii. Stressful job conditions (Nosh, 2013)
iii. Individual and situational factors (Nosh, 2013)
iv. Risk of injury and illness (Nosh, 2013)
c.
Review of literature topics with key theme for each one;
i.

3. Growth Aspect:
Understanding the thought and psychological processes of a
stress free workplace would lead to improvements in reducing
diseases related to such stress. (Nosh, 2013)
ii.
Present Research:
Investigation into the physical and psychological issues
concerned with stress resulting from stress at workplaces (Nosh,
2013)
iii.
Research Suggestion:
Present research suggests an investigation into psychological
experiences of workplace related health complications(Nosh,
2013)
iv Interpersonal
Relationships.
Lack of support or help from co-workers and supervisors. Poor
social environment.
(Nosh, 2013)
v.
Work Roles. Uncertain job expectations and too much
responsibility
(Nosh, 2013)
vi. Environmental conditions. Unattractive conditions such as
air and noise pollution, crowding and ergonomic problems.
d. Summary.
i. Gap/problem: There is a need for an investigation into how
workplace stress can be linked to health complications.
ii. Prior studies: prior studies have explored in great
detail the existence of health complications resulting from
workplace stress but how this is so has not been yet been
researched. This forms the background of this particular study.
iii.Qualitative Study: the psychological factors will be

4. examined and discussed through interview as a data collection
process.
iv. Significance: this research will shed light on the
unexplored aspect of how stress at places of work contributes to
ill health. The research will also try to provide solutions to
workplace stress in order to reduce or eliminate the problem.
The report will further recommend ways of dealing or managing
workplace stress to curb resulting health issues.
7. Methodology and Design
- The study will be conducted through the use of a qualitative
descriptive phenomenological case study.
8. Sample and Location
– The sample for this study will be obtained from 6 individuals
who have experienced stress at their places of work. The
individuals will then be asked if they have any complications
and if they had such complications before they started
experiencing stress at their places of work. 6 other individuals
who have not experienced stress at work will also be
investigated as a control experiment.
9. Data Collection
– The principal source of data to be used in this study will be
interviewing the individuals and also making observations.
10. Data Analysis
–
an investigation on how workplace stress can lead to health
complications is presented using qualitative investigation and
analysis using interviews and observations of the control
individuals (Nosh, 2013).
Stress in the workplace is not uncommon in today’s working
environment.
Excessive amounts of stress can cause emotional and physical
problems in one’s health.
Research has found that the overwhelming feeling of being

5. trapped in the workplace can increase a person’s risk of
developing health related diseases, such as coronary heart
disease, which is considered to be the leading cause of death in
the United States (Biggs, 2009).
Further research is necessary to develop stress management
techniques in the workplace to help employees understand
coping skills that will reduce stress levels, lower health care
costs, and create a better working environment.
Background of the Problem
Stress in the workplace has been a major cause of health
problems in the United States. Job related anxiety and health
related issues account for more deaths than diabetes or
Alzheimer’s disease per year. Previous research has shown that
the American workforce feels overwhelmed. Often a person’s
workday will roll into their personal time, and individuals
become frustrated because it is virtually impossible to make
plans in their personal life, when job schedules are continually
changing. In a recent article from Harvard and Stanford
Business Schools, researchers identified stressors in the
workplace that ranged from long hours, insecurities at the job,
and the lack of insurance available for health related issues.
Research delve into mortality rates associated with stress in the
workplace and found that 120,000 deaths were associated with
workplace stress in the past few years (
Leiter, & Robichaud, 2011).
The American Psychological Association had a survey
conducted for “Stress in the America” in 2011. The survey used
1,226 people from four generations, with 220 individuals being
considered caregivers (The Millennials, Generation X, Boomers,
and Matures). Results were weighed by sex, age, education
level, household income, and region. The study revealed that
55% of the people that took care of a family member felt
overwhelmed by the amount of care that is needed to take care

6. of an older family member or one that has a chronic illness
(Lee, Colditz, Berkman, & Kawachi, 2003).
Further research is needed to determine what can be done to
reduce workplace stress and ultimately minimize the number of
fatal deaths that occur annually. It has been shown in research
that more people have heart attacks on a Monday morning than
any other day of the week, which leads to the question of why
this takes place and what can be done to reduce the climbing
rates (Lee, Colditz, Berkman, & Kawachi, 2003).
Assignment Starts here................
Theoretical Foundations and Review of the Literature/Themes
The
Theoretical Foundations
section of the
Prospectus
provides a
big picture
of the theory(ies) or conceptual models that will provide the
foundation for the study and addressing the problem statement.
The preliminary
Review of the Literature/Themes
section defines and describes the major topics or themes related
to the dissertation topic. The Theoretical Foundations, as well
as, the problem statement help to define the Research
Questions.
Theoretical foundations/conceptual framework
.
This section names and describes the theory(s) or model(s) that
will provide the
Theoretical Foundation
for the research study. Additionally, it describes their
relevance to the proposed study topic and the stated problem

7. that came out of the
Background
section. Citations from seminal and/or other sources are
provided to justify the selected theory(s) or model(s). For a
quantitative study, it should provide the theory or model for
each variable as well the rationale for studying the relationship
between the variables. For a qualitative study, it should discuss
how the theories or models are relevant to understanding the
phenomenon.
Review of the literature/themes.
This section on the Review of the Literature/Themes lists and
describes the major themes or topics found in the literature
related to the research topic and problem statement for the
dissertation. This list of themes or topics is presented as a
bulleted list of the major themes/topics related to the research
topic. Each theme or topic should have a three to four sentence
summary that describes the theme and its relevance to the
dissertation topic. Include at least two empirical research
citations from the past 5 years for each topic or theme.
Criteria (
Required Components): score 0-3
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair or Reviewer Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Theoretical Foundations and/or Conceptual Framework
This section identifies the theory(s) or model(s) that provide the
foundation for the research. This section should present the
theory(s) or models(s) and explain how the problem under
investigation relates to the theory or model. The theory(s) or
models(s) guide the research questions and justify what is being
measured (variables) as well as how those variables are related
(quantitative) or the phenomena being investigated (qualitative).
Review of the Literature
This section provides a broad, balanced overview of the existing

8. literature related to the proposed research topic. It describes the
literature in related topic areas and its relevance to the proposed
research topic findings, providing a short one-two sentence
description of each theme/topic and identifies its relevance to
the research topic supporting it with at least one citation from
the literature.
The recommended length for this section is two-three
paragraphs
1.
Theoretical Foundations
section
identifies the theory(s), model(s) relevant to the variables
(quantitative study) or phenomenon (qualitative study). This
section should explain how the study topic or problem coming
out of the “need” or “defined gap” in the
Background to the Problem
section relates to the theory(s) or model(s).
(One paragraph)
2.
Review of the Literature Themes/Topics section
: This section lists the major themes or topics related to the
research topic. It provides a short one-two sentence description
of each theme/topic and identifies its relevance to the research
topic supporting it with at least one citation from the literature.
(One or two sentences per theme/topic).
3.
ALIGNMENT: The

9. Theoretical Foundations
models and theories need to be related to and support the
problem statement or study topic. The sections in the
Review of the Literature
are topical areas needed to understand the various aspects of
the phenomenon (qualitative) or variables/groups (quantitative)
being studied; to select the design needed to address the
Problem Statement; to select surveys or instruments to collect
information on variables/groups; to define the population and
sample for the study; to describe components or factors that
comprise the phenomenon; to describe key topics related to the
study topic, etc.
NOTE:
The two parts of this section use information from Point #2
(Literature Review) from the
10 Strategic Points.
This
Theoretical Foundations
section is expanded upon to become the
Theoretical Foundations
section in Chapter 2 (Literature Review). The
Theoretical Foundations
section is also used to help create the
Advancing Scientific Knowledge
section in Chapter 1. This
Review of Literature Themes/Topics
section is expanded upon to provide the
Review of the Literature
section in Chapter 2 (Literature Review). The
Review of the Literature
Themes/Topics
section is also used to provide the basis for the Significance of
the Study section in Chapter 1.

10. NOTE: When writing this section ensure it has a logical flow,
as well as uses correct paragraph structure, sentence structure,
tense, punctuation, and APA format.
Comments from the Evaluator:
Problem Statement
This section of the
Prospectus
should begin with a one-sentence
Problem Statement
in the format appropriate for the design. It should clearly state
the problem or research focus. This problem or research focus
should evolve from the
Background to the Problem
section discussed above. The problem statement should begin
with a clear declarative statement. This section describes the
significance, magnitude, and importance of the problem that
makes the study worthwhile. This section should be supported
with citations from the literature.
Criteria (Required Components): score 0-3
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair or Reviewer Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Problem Statement
This section includes the problem statement, the population
affected, and how the study will contribute to solving the
problem.
The recommended length for this section is one paragraph.
1.
Presents a clear declarative statement that begins with either:
“It is not known how or why…” (qualitative),
or
“It is not known if or to what degree/extent…” (quantitative).

11. 2.
Clearly describes the magnitude and importance of the problem,
supporting it with citations from the literature.
3.
ALIGNMENT: The problem statement is developed from and
justified by the “need” or “defined gap” defined by the
Literature that is discussed in the
Background to the Problem
section above.
NOTE: This section elaborates on Points #3 (Problem
Statement) from the 10 Strategic Points.
This section becomes the foundation for the Problem Statement
section in Chapter 1(and other Chapters where appropriate) in
the Proposal.
NOTE: When writing this section ensure it has a logical flow,
as well as uses correct paragraph structure, sentence structure,
tense, punctuation, and APA format
Comments from Evaluator: