Occupational Stress in Relation to Work-life Balance and Mindfulness: A Study of Banking Sector

Page: 412-417
Ravi Singh Hooda and Sandeep Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, G.J.U.S.T., Hisar, Haryana)

Occupation is critical for fulfillment in life of human beings. Our work life gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Nowadays changes in the economic model are affecting the way industries operate. This is affecting how employees perceive occupational stress and work-life balance. We have examined the relationship between work-life balance and mindfulness with the occupational stress of employees in banking sector of the India since it is coming under tremendous changes due to amalgamation and privatization. A sample of Indian banking employees (N=300), i.e., 150 from public sector banks and 150 from private sector banks took part in this study. They responded to Occupational Stress Index, Work-Life Balance and Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics t-test and inter-correlation matrix between public and private sector bank employees in terms of their perception of work-life balance, occupational stress and mindfulness. Results indicate that mindfulness and occupational stress have a significant negative correlation. The findings have implications for possible program and policy developments seeking to enhance mindfulness at work and reduce occupational stress at workplace.