Comparative Study Between Stress and Social Support System Among Professionally Working Women
Abstract
In Gujarat's fast-changing socio-economic and cultural environment, professionally employed women—especially corporate professionals and teachers—are exposed to a complicated interaction of stressors and supportive systems. This research examines the relationship between perceived stress and social support through standardized instruments: the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Social Support Questionnaire (Short Version). A statistically significant negative correlation value of -0.28 shows that greater perceived social support has been linked to lower stress levels in working women, marriage or not. The research explores the complex influence of cultural norms, emotional intelligence, gender roles, and work environments, examining how stress occurs and is dealt with in a collectivist culture. Appraisal, belonging, and concrete support were the key social support dimensions, with appraisal support being most effective in overcoming stress. The research brings out the ways through which family-friendliness, good organizational culture, and state-supported policies—particularly within the flourishing economy of Gujarat—build women's emotional hardness and work satisfaction. However, the research also shows recurring stressors like gender discrimination, double workload, stereotypes, and post-maternity discrimination. The study recognizes limitations to self-report biases, denial mechanisms, and the abbreviated questionnaire format but provides some insight into how empowerment, policy reforms, and paradigm shifts can alleviate psychological distress among working women.
Keywords
Stress, Social Support, Women, Gujarat, Mental Health
Citations
IRE Journals:
Preyanshi Jani , Dr. Shaili Mishra
"Comparative Study Between Stress and Social Support System Among Professionally Working Women" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 1 2025 Page 871-880
IEEE:
Preyanshi Jani , Dr. Shaili Mishra
"Comparative Study Between Stress and Social Support System Among Professionally Working Women" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(1)
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