Exploring the Relationship Between Work Stress and Job Satisfaction Among IT and MBA Professionals

Abstract

Job satisfaction and stress are psychological variables related to each other that are the major contributors to employees’ well-being. While stress may be an impetus factor in some cases, unmanaged or excessive stress typically manifests as anxiety, lost productivity, and low job satisfaction. This study examines the relationship between stress and job satisfaction for many required domains, including IT professionals and MBA graduates. With the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Work Stress Questionnaire (WSQ), data were collected to measure stress among these two populations of employees. The aim of this study is to compare stress among these two populations of employees and examine the manner in which stress influences satisfaction in these professional environments. Findings from this study add to the understanding of occupational stress patterns and offer insightful information regarding the measures to enhance job satisfaction for high-demand organizational environments.