*3.2. Measures*

The dependent variable of this research is the perceived occupational health of professional accountants. A single item measures this variable: Whether the professionals perceive that their work directly affects their health. The respondents had three response options: No; yes, mainly positively; and yes, mainly negatively.

The job demands were measured using 7 items grouped into three categories: Role overload (e.g., "Does your job involve working with tight deadlines?"), role ambiguity (e.g., "Do you know what is expected of you at work?") and role conflict (e.g., "Does your job involve being in situations that are emotionally disturbing for you?").

The scale of job control integrates 4 items that measure skill discretion (e.g., "Does your job involve solving unforeseen problems on your own?") and 7 items that assess the decision authority (e.g., "Are you consulted before objectives are set for your work?" or "Do you have a say in the choice of your work colleagues?").

Finally, the scale of social support measures support from superiors with 7 items (e.g., "Your immediate supervisor provides useful feedback on your work" or "Your immediate boss encourages and supports your development"), while the support of co-workers is determined by a unique item that ask directly if "your colleagues help and support you."
