Mental health issues in the workplace > Employees

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Employees
Project Number
299.2
Abstract
Tranzo, the scientific center for care and welfare of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, seeks to study mental health issues in the workplace. This questionnaire focuses on employees and is one of the two questionnaires Tranzo financed.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
05-02-2018
End date
27-02-2018
Researcher
Evelien Brouwers (Tilburg University, Tranzo)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2023 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-zbb-xyqe
Funding Organization
NWO
ODISSEI
Tranzo

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Codebook in English
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Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file
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Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of household member encrypted
nh18a_mYear and month of the field work period
nh18a001According to our information of January 2018, you are currently in paid employment. Is this correct?
nh18a002Since when did you stop working in paid employment?
nh18a003What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... anxiety
nh18a004What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... depression
nh18a005What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... manic depressive/bipolar disorder
nh18a006What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... stress
nh18a007What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... addiction
nh18a008What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... obsessive-compuslive disorder
nh18a009What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... schizophrenia
nh18a010What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSS)
nh18a011What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... mental/emotional exhaustion
nh18a012What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... burnout
nh18a013What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... borderline disorder
nh18a014What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... autism
nh18a015What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... psychosis
nh18a016What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... eating disorder
nh18a017What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... something else, namely:
nh18a018What do you think of when you hear or read about ‘an employee with mental health issues’? I mainly think of... something else, namely: [text]
nh18a019What percentage of employees in your organization/company will be affected by mental health issues during their working life, do you think?
nh18a020How would you describe your experience with dealing with colleagues with mental health issues in the workplace, generally speaking?
nh18a021How many employees do you know in your organization/company who have had mental health issues in the past 12 months?
nh18a022To what extent would you... want to know if a direct colleague has mental health issues?
nh18a023To what extent would you... want to be assigned a colleague who has mental health issues, and who you will work with intensively?
nh18a024To what extent would you... want to be assigned a colleague who has mental health issues, but who you will hardly work with?
nh18a025To what extent would you... want to work for a higher-ranking manager (director) who has mental health issues?
nh18a026What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... I need to take over his/her duties
nh18a027What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... I’m not sure how to help this colleague
nh18a028What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... I’m not sure how to deal with this colleague
nh18a029What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... it will have a negative impact on the workplace atmosphere
nh18a030What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... he/she can damage my or the organization’s reputation
nh18a031What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... you cannot count on this colleague
nh18a032What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... the colleague will make mistakes
nh18a033What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... the colleague has a lower work tempo
nh18a034What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... the colleague will cause damage to relationships that are important to me/the organization
nh18a035What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... the colleague cannot handle the work
nh18a036What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... the colleague poses a danger to him or herself or to others in the workplace
nh18a037What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... it will lead to conflicts
nh18a038What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... I don’t feel like talking about the colleague’s personal problems
nh18a039What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... it will lead to long-term sickness absence
nh18a040What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... talking about the problems will take up a lot of the other colleagues’ time
nh18a041What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... something else, namely:
nh18a042What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... I have no concerns about this
nh18a043What are your potential concerns about having a direct colleague with mental health issues? My (potential) concerns are that... something else, namely: [text]
nh18a044The extent to which I am willing to devote extra time and energy to a colleague with mental health issues depends in part on... whether the problems were caused by a traumatic experience that the colleague was exposed to.
nh18a045The extent to which I am willing to devote extra time and energy to a colleague with mental health issues depends in part on... whether I like the colleague as a person.
nh18a046The extent to which I am willing to devote extra time and energy to a colleague with mental health issues depends in part on... whether the colleague clearly says what he/she needs.
nh18a047I will free up extra time for a colleague with mental health issues so that we can talk about his/her problems.
nh18a048I am happy to offer practical support to a colleague with mental health issues, for example by temporarily taking on some of his/her work.
nh18a049I find it hard to work with a colleague with mental health issues.
nh18a050People are mainly personally responsible for their mental health issues.
nh18a051I would like to learn more about mental health issues in general.
nh18a052I would like to learn more about how I can best deal with colleagues with mental health issues.
nh18a053In my organization/company, it is customary to look down on employees with mental health issues.
nh18a054The (various) things that I really find important about a job are things that I find in my current work.
nh18a055My manager is well aware of what I personally find important about my work.
nh18a056My work environment makes it easy for me to arrange things that I find important about my work.
nh18a057If there is something about my work that I find important, but my work environment makes it hard to arrange, then I will anyway look for a way to arrange it.
nh18a058I always have a clear view of what I want to achieve with my work, for instance regarding what I consider to be important goals in my work.
nh18a059I am good at getting things done in my job that I find important.
nh18a060I always keep a close check on my personal boundaries regarding things I do not like about my job.
nh18a061I can fully be myself in my job.
nh18a062If the mental problems will not affect work performance.
nh18a063If there are few suitable jobs due to an economic downturn.
nh18a064If he/she describes the atmosphere at work as friendly and/or positive.
nh18a065If it is clear to see that he/she is not doing well (due to behavior or external appearance).
nh18a066If (temporary) work adjustments could help him/her.
nh18a067If he/she cannot afford to run the risk of losing his/her job, financially speaking.
nh18a068If he/she has a disorder for which other people often show little understanding (such as an addiction).
nh18a069If he/she has a good relationship with his/her manager.
nh18a070If he/she has a job where any mistakes on his/her part will not have serious consequences.
nh18a071If he/she generally likes to talk about his/her feelings and/or personal life with others.
nh18a072If he/she has a temporary contract that might be renewed soon.
nh18a073During a job application interview with an employer who he/she doesn’t know yet.
nh18a074If the manager is male.
nh18a075If the manager is female.
nh18a076If the employee tells the manager, it will improve their relationship.
nh18a077If the employee tells his/her colleagues, it will improve his/her relationship with these colleagues.
nh18a078It will increase the likelihood that the employer will want to get rid of this employee.
nh18a079It will diminish the employee’s chances of being promoted to a higher position in the future.
nh18a080The employee will be able to perform better on the job if he/she doesn’t tell anyone.
nh18a081Colleagues will be less inclined to work with the employee.
nh18a082Colleagues will be less inclined to invite the employee to social events outside the workplace, such as parties or having lunch together.
nh18a083It will contribute to a friendly work ambiance where employees feel comfortable.
nh18a084It will cause others to react in ways that are not nice for the employee (gossip, jokes).
nh18a085If necessary, the manager will be willing to adjust the work where possible.
nh18a086The colleagues will show understanding, and therefore willing to take on the employee’s duties.
nh18a087It will reduce the likelihood that the employee enters into long-term sickness absence.
nh18a088If the employee has a temporary contract, it will increase the likelihood that the contract will not be renewed.
nh18a089The employee will be liked less.
nh18a090The employee will feel more comfortable because he/she feels freer to be himself/herself.
nh18a091Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? I personally have (had) mental health issues
nh18a092Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? (Extended) family member who I have a lot of contact with
nh18a093Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? (Extended) family member who I have little contact with
nh18a094Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? A friend
nh18a095Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? An acquaintance
nh18a096Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? A colleague or employee with who I do not/did not work much
nh18a097Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? A colleague or employee with who I work/do not work intensively
nh18a098Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? Other relationship, namely:
nh18a099Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? I do not know anyone who has (had) mental health issues
nh18a100Do you know people who have (had) mental health issues? Other relationship, namely: [text]
nh18a101Have you ever reported sick for more than 2 weeks on account of mental health issues?
nh18a102What were the main reasons for you to report sick? Excessive work pressure
nh18a103What were the main reasons for you to report sick? Poor relationship with the manager
nh18a104What were the main reasons for you to report sick? Poor relationship with others in the workplace
nh18a105What were the main reasons for you to report sick? I no longer liked the content of my work
nh18a106What were the main reasons for you to report sick? I had neglected to take my own limits seriously
nh18a107What were the main reasons for you to report sick? Private problems
nh18a108What were the main reasons for you to report sick? Mental problems
nh18a109What were the main reasons for you to report sick? Physical complaints
nh18a110What were the main reasons for you to report sick? My excessive sense of responsibility
nh18a111What were the main reasons for you to report sick? My perfectionism
nh18a112Do you have (or have you had) mental health issues, personally?
nh18a113Anxiety: Have had in the past
nh18a114Anxiety: Currently have
nh18a115Anxiety: I don’t know
nh18a116Depression: Have had in the past
nh18a117Depression: Currently have
nh18a118Depression: I don’t know
nh18a119Manic depressive/bipolar disorder: Have had in the past
nh18a120Manic depressive/bipolar disorder: Currently have
nh18a121Manic depressive/bipolar disorder: I don’t know
nh18a122Stress: Have had in the past
nh18a123Stress: Currently have
nh18a124Stress: I don’t know
nh18a125Addiction: Have had in the past
nh18a126Addiction: Currently have
nh18a127Addiction: I don’t know
nh18a128Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Have had in the past
nh18a129Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Currently have
nh18a130Obsessive-compulsive disorder: I don’t know
nh18a131Schizophrenia: Have had in the past
nh18a132Schizophrenia: Currently have
nh18a133Schizophrenia: I don’t know
nh18a134Post-traumatic stress disorder: Have had in the past
nh18a135Post-traumatic stress disorder: Currently have
nh18a136Post-traumatic stress disorder: I don’t know
nh18a137Mental/emotional exhaustion: Have had in the past
nh18a138Mental/emotional exhaustion: Currently have
nh18a139Mental/emotional exhaustion: I don’t know
nh18a140Burnout: Have had in the past
nh18a141Burnout: Currently have
nh18a142Burnout: I don’t know
nh18a143Borderline disorder: Have had in the past
nh18a144Borderline disorder: Currently have
nh18a145Borderline disorder: I don’t know
nh18a146Autism: Have had in the past
nh18a147Autism: Currently have
nh18a148Autism: I don’t know
nh18a149Psychosis: Have had in the past
nh18a150Psychosis: Currently have
nh18a151Psychosis: I don’t know
nh18a152Eating disorder: Have had in the past
nh18a153Eating disorder: Currently have
nh18a154Eating disorder: I don’t know
nh18a155Other mental problems: Have had in the past
nh18a156Other mental problems: Currently have
nh18a157Other mental problems: I don’t know
nh18a158What are these other mental health issues?
nh18a159Did you tell your manager about your mental health issues?
nh18a160For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I had a good relationship with my manager
nh18a161For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I had seen with others that it had a favorable effect
nh18a162My manager could tell without me having to tell
nh18a163For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I felt responsible for my work
nh18a164For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I needed some work adjustments
nh18a165For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? The company doctor wanted me to discuss it with the manager
nh18a166For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I wanted to prevent having to take sickness leave
nh18a167For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I had no choice, because I reported sick
nh18a168For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? I had no choice, because I needed help (treatment) during working hours
nh18a169For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? Our organization has a policy that provides for good solutions
nh18a170For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? Because I’m the type of person that is open about such things
nh18a171For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? Because I wanted to be able to be myself
nh18a172For what reason or reasons did you tell your manager? Another reason
nh18a173For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I was afraid that it might negatively affect my future opportunities in this job (my career)
nh18a174For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I was afraid that it might negatively affect our relationship
nh18a175For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I had seen with others that it had an unfavorable effect
nh18a176For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? It didn’t/doesn’t affect my work
nh18a177For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I prefer to deal with private matters by myself
nh18a178For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I felt uncomfortable/embarrassed about it
nh18a179For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? My problems are/were not so serious
nh18a180For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I don’t want others to treat me differently
nh18a181For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I didn’t fully realize that I had mental health issues
nh18a182For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? There was no reason to tell
nh18a183For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? My manager had already heard about it from someone else
nh18a184For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? Another reason
nh18a185For what reason or reasons did you not tell your manager? I didn’t have a job and/or a manager
nh18a186For what other reason did you [did you not] tell your manager?
nh18a187How do you look back on your decision to [not] tell your manager about your mental health issues?
nh18a188For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? I felt supported by my manager
nh18a189For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? It has improved my contact with others in the workplace
nh18a190For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? It led to changes in the workplace, which helped improve my life
nh18a191For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? After I had told the manager, I could be myself more freely
nh18a192For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? By being open about my mental health issues, I could be an example for others
nh18a193For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? It was positive for another reason, namely:
nh18a194For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision to tell your manager? It was positive for another reason, namely: [text]
nh18a195For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? I prefer to deal with private matters by myself
nh18a196For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? I would have found it uncomfortable/embarrassing to tell him/her
nh18a197For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? By keeping it to myself, I wasn’t treated differently
nh18a198For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? In this way it didn’t have a negative impact on my career
nh18a199For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? It didn’t really influence my work performance
nh18a200For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? It was positive for another reason, namely:
nh18a201For what reason or reasons do you look back positively on your decision not to tell your manager? It was positive for another reason, namely: [text]
nh18a202For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? I did not feel supported by the manager
nh18a203For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? It has had an unfavorable impact on my contact with others in the workplace
nh18a204For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? It has made me feel uncomfortable/embarrassed
nh18a205For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? I lost my job as a result
nh18a206For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? It has other negative effects on my career
nh18a207For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? I was treated differently (less favorably) as a result
nh18a208For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? It wasn’t my own choice
nh18a209For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? It was negative for another reason, namely:
nh18a210For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision to tell your manager? It was negative for another reason, namely: [text]
nh18a211For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision not to tell your manager? It prevented me from being myself
nh18a212For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision not to tell your manager? Work adaptations or other measures would have benefitted me
nh18a213For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision not to tell your manager? Support by the manager or others would have benefitted me
nh18a214For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision not to tell your manager? I would have liked to be a good example for others
nh18a215For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision not to tell your manager? It was negative for another reason, namely:
nh18a216For what reason or reasons do you look back negatively on your decision not to tell your manager? It was negative for another reason, namely: [text]
nh18a217If you were to develop mental health issues, would you tell your manager?
nh18a218For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? I have a good relationship with my manager
nh18a219For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? I have seen how it has benefitted others
nh18a220For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? My manager would be able to tell anyway
nh18a221For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? Out of a sense of responsibility for my work
nh18a222For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? To be provided with work adaptations
nh18a223For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? If the company doctor wanted me to
nh18a224For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? I want to prevent having to report sick
nh18a225For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? So I could get help (treatment) during working hours
nh18a226For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? Because our organization has policy in place that offers good solutions
nh18a227For what reason or reasons would you probably tell your manager? Another reason
nh18a228For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? I am afraid of a negative effect on my career
nh18a229For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? I am afraid to lose friendships
nh18a230For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? I have seen the unfavorable effects on others
nh18a231For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? It wouldn’t make a difference for the work
nh18a232For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? I prefer to deal with it by myself
nh18a233For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? I would feel uncomfortable and/or embarrassed
nh18a234For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? I don’t want to be treated differently
nh18a235For what reason or reasons would you probably not tell your manager? Another reason
nh18a236For what other reason would you probably [not] tell your manager?
nh18a237What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? If I were to see favorable or unfavorable experiences among colleagues
nh18a238What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? (New) policy by my manager
nh18a239What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? The advice of the company doctor
nh18a240What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? The advice of a colleague
nh18a241What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? The advice of someone in my private life (e.g. my partner)
nh18a242What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? If my manager were to start talking about mental health issues
nh18a243What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? If I were to a get a new manager
nh18a244What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? Another reason, namely:
nh18a245What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? I wouldn’t change my decision
nh18a246What could change your decision to [not] tell your manager? Another reason, namely: [text]
nh18a247Was it difficult to answer the questions?
nh18a248Were the questions sufficiently clear?
nh18a249Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
nh18a250Was it an interesting subject?
nh18a251Did you enjoy answering the questions?
nh18a252Starting date questionnaire
nh18a253Starting time questionnaire
nh18a254End date questionnaire
nh18a255End time questionnaire
nh18a256Duration in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 1,671 (100%)
Non-response: 425 (25.4%)
Response: 1,246 (74.6%)
Complete: 1,228 (73.5%)
Incomplete: 18 (1.1%)
Collection Events
Period
05-02-2018 to 27-02-2018
Sample
1,671 employed panel members.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.