Analysis and modelling of work stress in manufacturing industries in Kerala , India

This study examines the influence of factors responsible for work stress among the employees in the public sector industries in Kerala, India. The sample size of the subjects selected for the study consists of 75 Engineers, 110 Supervisors and 675 Workers in the selected manufacturing industries in kerala, India. Seven factors were identified with the existing literatures, and in consultation with safety experts for the evaluation of work stress. The instrument developed by using these factors had validity, unidimensionality and reliability. The response rate was 81.3%. It is observed that existence the factors responsible for work stress among all the categories of employees in these industries. It is also noted that relatively low level of control among workers is the main cause of work stress. The factor model and structural equation model proposed are equally good in predicting the work stress in manufacturing industries.