Low job control
Low job control has been studied in 2 papers since 2023: 2 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Jul 8, 2026: “The interaction of sleep characteristics and work-related stress in relation to the risk of dementia: findings from a Swedish cohort study”.
2 papers study it2 findingsUpdated
See all 2 papers on low job control
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 2 countries.
“Low job control, either alone or in combination with low job demands, was associated with an increased risk of dementia”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Funders: Forskningsrådet för hälsa, arbetsliv och välfärd and 6 more
- Humans2
What is low job control linked with?
2Studies link low job control with 2 measures: dementia and Expanded Biological Age.
Dementia
upin humans1
1 study
Dementia
upin humans1
Low job control is linked with a higher risk of dementia in humans.
“Low job control, either alone or in combination with low job demands, was associated with an increased risk of dementia”
Humansmedian follow-up of 19.2 yearsn = 19,369
European journal of epidemiology
Expanded Biological Age
upin humans1
1 study
Expanded Biological Age
upin humans1
Low job control is associated with Expanded Biological Age in humans (1.40 years).
“Low job control is associated with 1.40 years, heavy lifting with 2.08 years, and long working hours with 1.87 years of accelerated biological aging.”
Humansn = 1,133
The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences