Abstract:

Work is widely recognized as a potential source of both personal satisfaction and psychological strain. In high-pressure professional settings—such as medical residency—understanding the mechanisms behind work-related psychological distress is a pressing concern. This study investigates the psychosocial factors contributing to psychological distress among medical residents in a Moroccan university hospital. Grounded in the theoretical models of Karasek (1979), Demerouti et al. (2001), and Siegrist (1996), a quantitative survey was administered using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that insufficient supervisory support and limited opportunities for skill development significantly predict psychological distress. These findings underscore the critical importance of improving working conditions for medical residents in order to support their mental health and overall well-being