Situational influences should, therefore, not be underestimated. The use of different indicators for stability is recommended for future studies. In general, working conditions were within the range found in adult samples, with some values for stressors, however, being on the higher end. Conditions were especially good for electronic technicians, rather good for bank clerks, but comparatively worse for cooks and salespeople. For nurses, a stressful job was combined with good social conditions.
Attitudes are positive towards life in general but rather low towards work.
Where there are changes over time, they are to the better for many working conditions and for work attitudes. Stress symptoms, however, tend to increase. More than 50 per cent of participants change employers. They seem to profit from leaving which is remarkable because many of them did not have a choice. Overall, stability seems more prominent.