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Work- and Sleep-Related Predictors of Subjective On-Duty Alertness in Irregular Work Schedules

Last updated on 14 August 2014 5:00

Shiftwork, in addition to the need to remain ‘on-call’, can often induce sleep problems and reduce alertness at work. This study therefore investigated the relationship between the irregular work schedules of 124 locomotive engineers and subjective alertness. The participants completed a 2-week activity log of work time, time off work,...

Author(s): Pilcher June J.;Anderson Jennifer;Edwards Gina;Coplen Michael K.

Organisation(s): Department of Psychology, Clemson University ; epartment of Psychology, Bradley University ; Office of Research and Development, Federal Railroad Administration ;

2001

United States

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