12-06-2014, 11:26 AM
Stress among working women
In the past two decade, some studies have attempted to trace the particular stressors dominant
among working women. Tharakan (1992) found that professional working women experienced
greater work related stress than non professional working women. Also, occupational stress and
job satisfaction were significantly correlated with the professional qualifications of women.
Sekhar (1996) found that the type of hospital differently affected the experience of job stress and
job burnout among female nurses. The number of patients that were assigned also significantly
affected the nurses’ helplessness, depersonalization experiences and personal accomplishment.
Daga (1997) found that quality of life was correlated negatively but significantly with social
family role stress among female clerks, doctors and teachers. Further, quality of life was
associated positively and significantly with social support among clerks and teachers.