Self-care strategies for reducing work stress: A study on IT professionals in Bangalore

Abstract

In this ˙article, we examine the uniqueness of the meromorphic function product with regard to shifts and derivatives. The findings in this research advance and extrapolate the most recent findings of S. Chethan, S. Rajeshwari and T. Bhuvaneshwari (2022).The primary objective of this investigation is to explicate the self-care methodologies employed by individuals working in the information technology (IT) sector to alleviate work-related stress and evaluate the influence of demographic variables, including gender, age, educational attainment, and marital status, on the selection of self-care techniques. This research is characterized as descriptive and aims to investigate how demographic factors influence the implementation of self-care techniques. The research was conducted through the utilization of a meticulously designed questionnaire consisting of 6 demographic inquiries grounded in sound reasoning and 15 queries pertaining to self-care tactics, which were administered to female staff members. A cohort of 100 Information Technology (IT) workers was selected utilizing the Cochran formula with an unspecified population, a margin of error of 10%, and a confidence level of 95%. According to Glen D Israel, it is recommended to augment the sample size by 30%. A total of 130 questionnaires were disseminated. Upon completion of data tabulation, the identification and removal of missing responses and outliers was carried out. A total of 100 valid responses were selected for the research investigation. The participants were requested to complete a survey based on their inclination and suitability to engage in the research, thus utilizing the Convenience sampling method. The scope of the research is limited to information technology firms located in the urban area of Bangalore. A preliminary investigation was carried out with a sample size of 30 participants to assess the dependability and comprehensibility of the survey instrument among the information technology personnel. The findings of the Pilot study indicate that the questionnaire is reliable and valid, as evidenced by a Cronbach Alpha of 0.899, Composite reliability of 0.821, and Average Variance explained at 0.621. The researcher aims to gather data from individuals employed in the field of information technology, and the survey was distributed accordingly. The data analysis in this study was conducted using SPSS version 25, and subsequent discussions are grounded in this analytical framework.   The findings of the study suggest that male IT professionals exhibit a preference for engaging in activities such as listening to music and sleeping for extended periods during weekends. In contrast, female IT professionals tend to prioritize dietary habits and increased participation in yoga and exercise. The utilization of self-care strategies is significantly influenced by age. Individuals in the younger age demographic tend to engage in activities such as listening to music, sleeping for extended periods during weekends, prioritizing tasks, and pursuing hobbies such as singing, dancing, and painting. Conversely, those who are over the age of 40 tend to prioritize activities such as yoga, exercise or attending a gym, adhering to a specific diet, and engaging in religious practices. The educational attainment of IT personnel does not have a significant effect on their utilization of self-care techniques. The utilization of self-care strategies is notably influenced by one's marital status. Married IT professionals seek approaches that prioritize the advancement of their significant other and household.  The findings suggest that the self-care strategies employed by IT employees are significantly influenced by their gender, age, and marital status. It is recommended that future researchers undertake a qualitative investigation that involves IT personnel. Longitudinal studies may be employed to explore this subject matter. Future researchers could develop an intervention program aimed at reducing or mitigating stress.