THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON WOMEN IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) INDUSTRY: A STUDY ON EFFECTIVE COPING STRATEGIES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In today's work environment, stress has become a widespread problem, especially in the demanding IT sector. Female employees in this industry experience unique stressors due to gender-related issues like work-life balance and workplace discrimination. To achieve this, a quantitative data collection method will be employed, and the study will focus on women in the IT sector in a major metropolitan area who have reported experiencing high levels of stress. The data will be collected using questionnaires, which will gather information on the types of stress they encounter, coping mechanisms used, and the efficacy of different stress management technique. The study will provide valuable insights into the specific stressors faced by women employees in the IT sector and the effectiveness of different stress management techniques. The results will be analyzed to identify common themes and patterns, which will be used to develop recommendations for workplace interventions and policies aimed at reducing stress among women employees in the IT sector. The findings of this study will contribute to the growing body of research on workplace stress and provide practical guidance for employers seeking to support the mental health and wellbeing of their female employees.

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