Breaking the Stress Cycle: Unveiling the Impact of Workplace Stress on Women's Well-Being and Quality of Life

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Published Jun 1, 2024
https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00303
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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Policy Research

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Sadia Akbar
Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences, The University of Lahore Pakistan
Syeda Omama Shahab
Department of Psychology, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
Aqsa Khalid
Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences, The University of Lahore Pakistan
Tabeer Sabri
Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences, The University of Lahore Pakistan
Irfa Munawar
Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences, The University of Lahore Pakistan

Abstract

Workplace stress has become a pervasive issue affecting women across various professions, often compromising their mental health, well-being, and overall quality of life. This study aimed to examine the relationship between workplace stress, subjective well-being, and quality of life among working women. A correlational research design with purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from working women (N=200) aged 27-35 years old. To measure these constructs, General Subjective Wellbeing Inventory (Dalbert, 1992), World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL, 1998), and Workplace Stress Scale (American Institute of Stress, 1998) were used. In this study, correlation analysis revealed that workplace stress was significantly negatively correlated with subjective well-being and quality of life. Linear regression analysis revealed that workplace stress negatively predicted subjective well-being and quality of life among working women. Results also revealed that married working women face higher level of workplace stress and lower level of quality of life as compared to unmarried working women. The study concluded that workplace stress significantly reduces subjective well-being and quality of life for working women, especially for those who are married. The results suggest a need for targeted strategies to alleviate stress, particularly among married women, to improve their overall well-being and life satisfaction.

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Akbar, S. , Shahab, S.O. , Khalid, A. , Sabri, T. and Munawar, I. 2024. Breaking the Stress Cycle: Unveiling the Impact of Workplace Stress on Women’s Well-Being and Quality of Life. Journal of Policy Research. 10, 2 (Jun. 2024), 834–837. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00303.
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