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Adapting the HSE-MS Indicator Tool for Academia: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Academic Teacher Stress Indicator Tool in Italian

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work-related stress, stress assessment, academic teaching staff

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Background. The assessment of work-related stress is mandatory in Italy according to Legislative Decree 81/2008. The Academic Teacher Stress Indicator Tool (ATIS-IT) was developed to specifically address stress in academic teaching staff, adapting the Health and Safety Management Standards Indicator Tool (HSE-MS IT). Methods. An online survey using the ATIS-IT was administered to all teaching staff at the University of Trieste, yielding 334 valid responses. The survey also included a measure of psychosomatic complaints and demographic questions. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to test the six-factor structure, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Results. CFA results confirmed an excellent fit for the six-factor structure (CFI = .99; TLI = .99; RMSEA = .034). Reliability analysis showed acceptable values (Cronbach’s α ranging from .66 to .91). Significant gender differences were found in the Demands and Control scales, and age and academic role differences emerged in multiple scales. The ATIS-IT scales were significantly intercorrelated and negatively correlated with psychosomatic complaints. Conclusions. The ATIS-IT is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing work-related stress among academic teaching staff. Its use can facilitate better stress management and intervention strategies in academic institutions.

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Marcatto F, Ferrante D, Di Blas L, Larese Filon F. Adapting the HSE-MS Indicator Tool for Academia: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Academic Teacher Stress Indicator Tool in Italian. Med Lav [Internet]. [cited 2024 Dec. 1];115(6):e2024041. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/lamedicinadellavoro/article/view/16294