Stress is the body's reaction to pressure or demands placed on it. Prolonged stress can lead to physical and mental health issues. The document discusses various types and causes of stress including positive and negative stress, as well as external and internal stressors like work, family, and lifestyle. Common signs of stress are then listed. The rest of the document involves a questionnaire assessing sources of stress and coping mechanisms for respondents of varying ages, incomes, and marital statuses. Stress management techniques like exercise, meditation, and counseling are also outlined.
2. WHAT IS STRESS ?
WHAT IS STRESS???
Stress is the wear and tear that our mind and body
experiences as we attempt to cope with the continually
changing environment.
3. SIGNS OF STRESS
Headaches Feeling moody
Tearful Anger
Irritability Feeling overwhelmed
Depression Sleep disturbance
Difficulty in concentrating Heart disease
Low self-esteem Insomnia
lack of confidence Upset stomach
Indigestion High blood pressure
4. TYPES OF STRESSORS
1) Positive Stress:
Stress can also have a positive effect spurring motivation
and awareness providing the stimulation to cope with
challenging situations providing the sense of urgency and
alertness needed for survival when confronting
threatening situations
2) Negative Stress:
It is the contributory factors in conditions, such as
hypertension, headaches, digestive problems, skin
complaints, insomnia and ulcers.
5. TYPES OF STRESSORS (Contd...)
3) External stress:
Physical Environment : ( Noise, Heat ,Cold , Repetitive Stress ,
Confined Spaces , Poor Posture ,Improper Lighting )
Social Interaction: (Rudeness, Bossiness ,Aggressiveness by others,
Bullying ,Lack of acceptance )
Organizational: (Rules & Regulations , Deadlines , Evaluations ,
Budgets)
Daily Hassles : (Commuting/Traffic , Misplaced keys , Mechanical
breakdowns )
Major Life Events: (Childbirth , Death , Lost job , Promotion ,
Demotion )
6. TYPES OF STRESSORS (Contd...)
4) Internal Stressors:
Lifestyle choices
Negative self talk
Mind traps
Personality traits
Lack of money
Family situations
9. FACTORS INFLUENCING WORK
STRESS
The drive for success
Changing work patterns
Working conditions
Overwork
Under-work
Uncertainty
Conflict
Responsibility
Relationships at work
12. A) Age : Below 25 33.33 %
26- 35 33.33 %
36-45 13.33 %
Above 45 20 %
B) Income : Below 10,000 6.67%
Rs 10,000- Rs 15,000 16.67%
Rs 15,000- Rs 20,000 26.67%
Rs 20,000- Rs 25,000 16.67 %
Above 25,000 33.67%
C) Marital Status : Married 43.33%
Single 56.67 %
13. QUESTIONS Very
Great
Extent
Great
Extent
Neutral Less
Extent
Very
Less
Extent.
1) If married how is family life being
affected due to work life
15.38% 69.24% 15.38% - -
2) How does your income inhibit stress
on you?
33.33% 33.33% 26.67% 3.33% 6.67 %
3) How do you cope with performing
multiple roles?
23.33% 50% 26.67% - -
4)How much does your educational
qualification mount stress on you in
your work place?
43.33% 33.33% 20% 3.33% -
5) To Which extent does the
discrimination affect you?
13.33% 40% 13.33% 10% 16.67%
6) Does delegation of authority at work
place increase pressure?
43.33% 43.33% 13.33% - -
14. QUESTIONS Very
Great
Extent
Great
Extent
Neutral Less
Extent
Very
Less
Extent.
7) What extent does Family support
enable to manage stress?
50% 43.33% 6.67% - -
8) Do you feel more relaxed in
comparison with your friends or
relatives employed in other fields?
23.33% 23.33% 20% 20% 13.33%
9) Stress to a certain limit does it help
in self appraisal.
16.67% 56.67% 23.33% 3.33% -
10) Stress affects in lapse of judgment
at work.
26.67% 43.33% 30% - -
11)Stress affects in lapse of Reduced
creativity.
30% 66.67% 3.33% - -
12) Exposure to stress results in
Emotional Burnout.
26.67% 66.67% 6.67% - -
15. QUESTIONS Very
Great
Extent
Great
Extent
Neutral Less
Extent
Very
Less
Extent.
13)Stress obstructs aspiration to
employment and training.
20% 70% 10% - -
14)Stress leads to unhealthy attitude in
all circumstances.
36.67% 60% - 3.33% -
15)Moderating demand at work place. 23.33% 66.67% 10% - -
16) Support from co-workers. 50% 33.33% 16.67% - -
17)Stress busters at work place. 16.67% 66.67% 16.67% - -
16. 18) Choose from the below discrimination that affects you personally in your work
place.
i) Gender Discrimination - 33.33%
ii) Caste Discrimination 40%
iii) None of the Above - 26.67%
19) Stress reliever techniques that you prefer
a) Exercises 33.33%
b) Yoga - 23.33%
c) Meditation 16.67%
d) Other - 26.67%
( Listening to Music, Swimming, Walking )