PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF JOB STRESS, JOB SATISFACTION AND WELL-BEING OF IT EMPLOYEES.

Abstract

 The Information Technology (IT) sector is well known for its fast pace and high-performance expectations, which tend to generate high levels of workplace stress in professionals. This research intends to investigate the psychological effect of job stress on job satisfaction and overall well-being of IT professionals. By an in-depth analytical method, the study examines the major causes of job stress in the IT sector, including long working hours, stringent deadlines, and ongoing skill upgrades. The research examines how these stressors influence job satisfaction levels, taking into account variables such as job performance, motivation, and employee engagement. The study also explores the overall implications of job stress on the well-being and mental health of IT workers, such as burnout, anxiety, and depression. The study identifies concerns such as burnout, anxiety, and depression through a mixed-methods study and shows a clear correlation between job stress and lower job satisfaction and well-being. The research also identifies positive coping mechanisms and highlights the imperative role of organizational support in buffering these negative impacts. These insights add to the understanding of occupational stress in the IT industry and provide practical solutions for enhancing work environment and workers' health.