RADIATION PROTECTION BULLETIN ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (4-5): 93-96.

• A Spectial Issue on Occupational Health Monitoring for Radiation Workers • Previous Articles    

A Psychological Defence Style Questionnaire Survey on NPP Manipulators in China

Wu Zhenqing1, Li Min2,3, Xiao Tianqing2,3, Liu Yulong4   

  1. 1. Suzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou,Jiangsu 215009;
    2. Suzhou Aiding Psychological Consulting Service Co. LTD, Suzhou,Jiangsu 215004;
    3. Suzhou Gusu District Aiding Psychological Research Center, Suzhou,Jiangsu 215004;
    4. The Secnd Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou,Jiangsu 215004
  • Received:2022-05-09 Online:2022-10-20 Published:2022-10-31

Abstract: Eighty-four nuclear power plant manipulators were randomly selected to investigate the characteristics of their defence style using the Defence Style Questionnaire. It showed that 1) the mature defence style (DSQ factor 2) had the highest average score; 2) compared with the ≤ 30-year-old age group, manipulators ≥31-year-old prefered to the mature defense style and sublimation within it. Humor was most common in the age group of 31 to 35 who adopted mature defense, and the difference was significant.

Key words: NPP manipulator, Mental health, Defence style questionnaire

CLC Number: 

  • TM623