scholarly journals Occupational Stress, Job Satisfaction & Mental Health among Employees of Government and Non-government Sectors

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kapildev S. Khudaniya ◽  
Dr. S. M. Kaji
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
T Values

The purpose of the present study was to compare occupational stress, job satisfaction & mental health among employees of government and non-government sectors. In the present study the data was collected from government and non-government sectors (schools, colleges, companies & banks). A sample of 100 employees (50 government employees and 50 non-government employees) was selected randomly.  The sample was equally distributed as per the gender. For this purpose of investigation “Occupational Stress Index” develop by Dr. A.K.Srivastava & Dr. A.P.Singh , Job Satisfaction Scale develop by Dr.Amar Singh & Dr. T.R.Sharma , and Employee’s Mental Health Inventory develop by Dr. Jagdish were used. Data was analyzed using Mean’s, SD’s and t values. The finding showed that there is no significant difference in occupational stress, job satisfaction and mental health with respect to both sectors and gender. Result also showed that job satisfaction and mental health (0.149) dimensions were found positively correlated and job satisfaction (-0.186) and mental health (-0.108) were found negatively correlated with occupational stress.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stress among Public and Private Bank Employees

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Karshan B. Chothani
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Private Bank ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
National Bank ◽  
Bank Employees ◽  
And Gender

This article discusses the emerging research concerned with the effect job satisfaction on occupational stress experienced among bank employees. The Occupational Stress Index developed by A.K. Srivastava and A. P. Singh (1984) and Job Satisfaction scale (JSS) developed by Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. T R Sharma (2007) by the researchers to importune information from bank employees was administered to 100 respondents comprising of both public and private banks in the branches of SBI, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Co-Operative Bank, ICICI, HDFC and Axis Bank within Ahmedabad city. Objectives of the studies are 1) To study the level of Job Satisfaction of Employees working in Private and Public bank in relation to types of Bank and Gender. 2) To study the Occupational Stress of Employees working in Private and Public bank in relation to types of Bank and Gender. 3) To know the correlation between Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stress of Private and public Bank employees. Statistical ‘t’-test and correlation were used for data analysis. The findings of the study reflect that Public Bank employees are more satisfied with their jobs and occupationally less stressed than the Private bank employees. Further Female bank employees are less satisfied and under higher level of occupational stress as compared to their Male bank employees counterparts. Whereas, there is a negative & significant co-relation between Job Satisfaction & Occupational stress of Bank employees. It is suggested from findings of the study, that in order to reduce occupational stress among Private bank employees, the job satisfaction must be enhanced.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stress on Medical Representatives in Trichy and Tanjore Districts of Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S6) ◽  
pp. 865-868
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Mental Stress ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Human Resource Strategy ◽  
Independent Variable

Key objective of the study is to analyse interrelation among Job satisfaction and Occupational Stress of Medical representatives in Trichy and Tanjore districts of Tamilnadu. The variables of the analysed by this study are Dependent variable- Job Satisfaction, Independent variable - Occupational Stress and Attributable variable -Year of Experience and co-workers. Medical representatives play a major role in profits and awareness for the concern industry in a short duration to achieve a target of corporate nevertheless to grieved with more physical and mental stress. Occupational stress index was given to assess the stress levels and job satisfaction scale were given to assess the satisfaction level. The correlation analysis revealed the important negative correlation amongst job satisfaction and occupational stress. This indicates that occupational stress basically dependent on job satisfaction. Henceforth, this study proposes to frame the parameters of human resource strategy by the organisation or industry on job satisfaction of medical representatives will help to reduce their occupational stress

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction among Male and Female Teachers in Faridabad

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Kanchan Jamir
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
T Test ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Type Study ◽  
Significant Difference

The aim of this research paper is to find out job satisfaction among male and female teachers in Faridabad schools. Total number of 100 teachers was assigned in two groups of male and female teachers in primary and senior sections. A survey type study was designed to find out the job satisfaction and occupational stress among teachers. In this study the tool was used Job Satisfaction Scale (J.S.S) by Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. D. R. Sharma. Data was treated by Mean, SD, and T-Test. The finding of the study revealed that there was a significant difference among teachers in their job satisfaction and occupational stress.

scholarly journals Stress and Job Satisfaction level among Government and Private Sector Bank Employees: a Study on Urban Area in Patna India

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anamika
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bank Employees

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship of job satisfaction, job stress on Government sector bank and Non-Government sector bank employees. It was believed that there will have a significant difference between government and non-government bank employees in case of various job related factors. These factors affect job performance of employees. In this context it was important to know how job satisfaction, job stress differ in terms of types of jobs. Subjects in the study were 100 employees, 50 PSU and 50 non-PSU bank employees. Job Satisfaction Scale, Occupational Stress index were used as data collection tools. Data were analyzed by using means, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and ANOVA test. The study found that there is a significant positive correlation between job stress and types of job (r = .282, P < .01). Significant job stress was found in case of non-government bank employees, because, they feel less job security and high work load. Significant negative correlation was found between job satisfaction and sex (r = −.204, P < .05).Female employees were less satisfied than male employees with their lower level jobs having with a lower payment and as well as due to less social security.

scholarly journals A Study of Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction of Police Personnel of Gujarat State

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parmar Vishal Kumar P ◽  
Aastha Dhingra
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Gujarat State ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Police Personnel ◽  
Female Police Officers

The present research was conducted in order to understand the occupational stress faced by the police personnel of Gujarat state and their levels of Job satisfaction with their lives. A total sample of 120 (60 males and 60 females) were taken for the study. Out of the 120 sample, 60 were armed and 60 were Unarmed Police Offices. Occupational Stress scale developed by A.K Shrivastava and A. P. Singh and Job Satisfaction scale developed by Singh and Sharma were used to gather data. The analysis of data was completed using t-test. The results of this study indicate that there is no significant difference in Occupational stress of Armed and Unarmed Police officers and similarly there is no significant difference in Occupational stress of Male and Female Police officers of both the groups. Moreover there is no significant difference in job satisfaction level of Armed and Unarmed Police officers. There is a significant difference in Job satisfaction level of Male and Female Police officers which indicates that Female police officers have higher levels of Job satisfaction than Male Police officers.

Relationship among noise exposure, sensitivity, and noise annoyance with job satisfaction and job stress in a textile industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 195-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milad Abbasi ◽  
Saeid Yazdanirad ◽  
Peymaneh Habibi ◽  
Saeid Arabi ◽  
Rohollah Fallah Madvari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Noise Sensitivity ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Noise Annoyance ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among noise exposure, sensitivity, and noise annoyance with job satisfaction and job stress among the workers of a textile industry. In this study, Weinstein’s Noise Sensitivity Scale, Noise Annoyance Questionnaire (recommended based on ISO 15666-2003), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Job Stress Questionnaire, and Job Satisfaction Scale were used to determine the degree of noise sensitivity, noise annoyance, occupational stress, and job satisfaction, respectively. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the mean of job satisfaction, job stress, noise sensitivity, and noise annoyance between case and control groups. The results of multivariate analysis of covariance showed that noise exposure, noise sensitivity, and noise annoyance can justify 0.09, 0.19, and 0.06 of the variance of job stress, respectively. These variables also could justify 0.09, 0.12, and 0.05 of the variance of job satisfaction, respectively. Noise sensitivity had the greatest effect on increasing the occupational stress and job satisfaction.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stress among Permanent and Temporary School Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Tribhuvan Sunil Laxman
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Teacher Job Satisfaction ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Age Range

Aim of the Study: 1.To search the job satisfaction among permanent and temporary school teachers. 2. To examine the occupational stress among permanent and temporary school teachers. 3. To find out the negative correlation found between job satisfaction and occupational stress among school teachers. Hypotheses: 1. there is no significant difference between among permanent and temporary school teachers dimension on job satisfaction. 2. There is no significant difference between among permanent and temporary school teachers dimension on occupational stress. 3. There is negative correlation between job satisfaction and occupational stress among school teachers. Sample: Total 120 school teachers were selected. Among them 60 among permanent school teachers and 60 among temporary school teachers. The age range of school teachers were 20 to 30 years (M =26.45, SD = 5.78). Non-probability purposive sampling was used. Tools 1. Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ): (1996) this scale was constructed and standardized by Dr. Pramod Kumar and D. N. Mutha. Occupational Stress Index (OSI): This scale was constructed and standardize by Dr. A. K. Srivastava and A. P. Singh. Variable: Independent variable: Type of School Teacher a) among permanent b) temporary. Dependent Variable: 1. Job Satisfaction 2.  Occupational Stress Conclusion: 1. permanent school teachers found significantly high job satisfaction than the temporary school teachers. 2. Temporary school teachers found significantly high occupational stress than the temporary school teachers.3. There is negative correlation found between job satisfaction and occupational stress among school teachers.

Need Pattern, Job Satisfaction and Mental Health among IT Professionals

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushma Suri ◽  
Swati Sharma ◽  
Tahir Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pattern Scale ◽  
The Relationship

The present study designed to assess the need pattern, mental health and job satisfaction among male and female IT professionals. It also aimed to find out the relationship between need pattern, job satisfaction and mental health. The sample includes 60 subjects working in different IT companies like WIPRO, HCL, IBM, etc. and were divided equally on the basis of their genders i.e. male (N=30) and female (N=30). Need Pattern Scale, Job Satisfaction Scale and Mental Health Inventory were used to collect data. Obtained scores were analysed with the help of t-test and correlation coefficient. Findings of the study demonstrated a significant difference between male and female IT professionals only on the aggression and power dimensions of need patterns and total scores. Regarding job satisfaction both the group differed only on economy statement dimension. As far as mental health is concerned they showed significant difference on all dimension except perception of reality and integrating personality. No significant relationship observed between mental health and job satisfaction and need pattern irrespective of their gender.

Occupational Stress, Mental Health and Attitude Towards Mental Illness of Nursing Staff Working in General and Psychiatric Hospital: A Comparative Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suresh Lukose ◽  
Abdul Azeez E.P.
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Psychiatric Hospitals ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Stress Index ◽  
Role Overload

Nurses are identified as one of the professional groups with high level of job related stress and related issues. The magnitude of the problem this segment faces is very intensive as a large number of them are women. They are victimized for multiple roles in the home and hospital. Stressors for nurses are always been identified with workload, dual role and pressures which are associated with demands of the existing working environment. The nature of illness/diseases a nurse dealing with has significant effects on the stress and mental health level. Healthcare professionals dealing with psychiatric illness and other chronic/traumatic conditions faces more stress while comparing to the other domains of healthcare. The present study is a cross sectional hospital based study carried out at four centres and 100 samples were collected by judgmental sampling method which consisted of 50 female nursing staff from general hospital and same number from psychiatric hospitals. A socio-demographic data sheet along with General Health Questionnaire was administered and those who have satisfactory health have been considered as further samples. Mental health, stress level, and attitude towards mental illness were analyzed. The results shows that psychiatric nursing staff scored higher in overall occupational stress index and in the subs-domains of role overload, role ambiguity, role conflict, role unreasonable group and political pressure compared to general nursing staff. Also the mental health inventory total score is negatively correlated with role overload sub-domain of occupational stress index scale. Present study implicates the need of comprehensive psycho-social management plans for the professionals working in psychiatric hospitals.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Employee Engagement

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Vorina ◽  
Miro Simonič ◽  
Maria Vlasova
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Modern World ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis paper examines the relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction. People spend most of their time at work, and their motivation is considered to be an important factor for job performance. Enthusiastic employees, who focus their efforts on achieving their companies′ goals are a key competitive advantage in the modern world. The effect of employee engagement on business performance has been studied by various experts. They found out the similar conclusion: “the more enthusiastic the workers are, the better operating results they achieve for the company”. An occasional sample of 594 respondents who are employed in the public and non-public sector in Slovenia was used for the purpose of this study. The main goal of the research is to determine whether (and how) the employee engagement influences job satisfaction. A written survey was conducted from 4 January 2016 to 14 March 2016. IBM SPSS 20 was used for the statistical analysis. The results confirm that the relationship between employee engagement and job satisfaction is positive and statistically significant (5 % significance level), based on the linear regression F (1, 583) =296.14, p-value = 0.000, R-square = 0.337. The results also show that there is no statistically significant difference between employee engagement and gender and there is no statistically significant difference between job satisfaction and gender.

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