A human resource management approach to motivation and job stress in paramedics

In this study, the questionnaire investigation related to the motivation and job stress targeting paramedics in Japan was carried out in 2003. Valid respondents were 115 paramedics from several areas of Chiba prefecture in Japan. For the analysis, the method of covariance structure analysis was adopted in order to examine the cause and effect on relationships of several complex constructs at the same time.The first model investigated the job satisfaction variables leading to stress. So, there is much room to improve the model, after increasing the subject from now on. The second model investigated the confidant variables leading to stress. As a result, time factors decrease the stress of paramedics positively and human relations at work as co-workers influence the health conditions significantly. In a few decades, several health problems have allegedly been associated with physical working conditions. A great concern has been raised in the business organization and particularly among factory workers. In the near future, much attention should be paid to the medical staff, especially to paramedics who play important roles in medical scenes.