The experimental data may support this concept of psychological distress. A future direction of applied research could focus on mathematical models and data collection necessary for a longitudinal study of this model. Fortunately, labor market information can be used by employees, career counselors and researchers to help alleviate symptoms of distress and to develop adaptive coping strategies. Data on labor markets, wages and growing industries can be integrated with industrial psychology 1 and career planning information on the supply side of education, skills and training. Furloughs and RIFs are presently occurring in many occupations and industries.
Employment can be a source of financial and psychological rewards or distress for employees.
1 Industrial psychology is defined as an applied specialization within psychology which focuses on organizations, work and employees. 2 Counseling psychology is defined as an applied specialization within psychology which focuses on the individual person and mental health. 3 Social psychology is defined as a special field within psychology which focuses on population segments.