Manuscript Title:

STRESSORS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT BUS DRIVERS IN NORTHERN TAMILNADU

Author:

R. HEMANTH KUMAR, Dr. D. JAGADEESAN, Dr. G. VEERAMANI

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10616769

Published : 2023-12-23

About the author(s)

1. R. HEMANTH KUMAR - Research Scholar, PhD-Part time (External), Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University. Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Kanchipuram.
2. Dr. D. JAGADEESAN - Research Supervisor, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University.
3. Dr. G. VEERAMANI - Research Co-Guide, Professor and Head, Department of Business Administration, Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Kanchipuram.

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Abstract

After Covid-19 pandemic period, people started living and travelling like before. Our Indian people are majorly depending on public transportation only especially the bus. Here the bus drivers are playing the crucial role on the safe and happy journey of passengers. Their working conditions and the environmental factors are highly influencing their work stress. Thus work stress becomes inevitable to the bus drivers. There are various stressors to them. This study carried out the survey of 320 respondents from Northern Tamilnadu (TNSTC – Vilupuram Division) through convenience sampling. Research findings are exhibited after the analysis and interpretation of collected data through percentage analysis, chi-square test, weighted average method and Anova Methods. This research paper highlights the work stressors, environmental stressors and various stress management measures of the government bus drivers in the study areas. It has found that demographic profile (Age, work experience, working hours, sleeping hours and nature of route) are highly influencing their work stress level. Government bus drivers can manage their work stress through Hearing songs, Regular Vacations / outings, Chat with friends/ family members, Positive thinking, and Surfing mobile phones.
 


Keywords

Work Stress, Stressors, Government Bus Drivers, Stress Management Measures