Table 2 Lifetime prevalence rates of severe life events
Life events | n | Rates (%) |
|---|---|---|
Acute events | ||
Death of a loved one | 9 | 2.54 |
Moving | 29 | 8.19 |
Divorce | 15 | 4.24 |
Termination of leisure activity | 100 | 28.25 |
Retirement | 29 | 8.19 |
Accident | 12 | 3.39 |
Criminal act (e.g. burglary) | 6 | 1.69 |
Chronic stressors | ||
Financial difficulties | 176 | 49.71 |
Too much or too little work | 106 | 29.94 |
Family conflicts | 36 | 10.17 |
Illness/care for a loved one | 92 | 25.99 |
Unemployment | 60 | 16.95 |
Pressure to meet deadlines | 72 | 20.34 |
Serious illness | 354 | 100 |
Conflicts at job | 17 | 4.8 |
Conflicts with neighbors | 3 | 0.85 |
Other | 30 | 8.47 |