Abstract: This study examined the influence of life stress on job satisfaction, physical health and mental health. 100 respondents (72 males and 28 females) in sales and manufacturing organizations with age range of 31-57 years participated in the study. The respondents were asked to complete the measures of Standard Stress Scale, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and SF-36v2 Health Survey. Regression analysis was performed on two dependent variables- job satisfaction and health. The findings of the study indicated that life stress significantly and negatively predicted job satisfaction. Further, life stress significantly and negatively predicted physical and mental health. The result was discussed in the light of available research findings. Implications of the study and avenues for future research were also discussed.
Keywords: life stress, job satisfaction, physical health, mental health, organization.
Title: Life Stress as a Predictor of Job Satisfaction, Physical Health and Mental Health
Author: Shreya Singh, Prachi Sharma, Dr. Urmila R. Srivastava
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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