Effect of Stress on Life Satisfaction amongst Working Adults

Abstract

Over the past few decades, there has been a notable transformation in the workplace, with many employees experiencing heightened stress and pressure in response to the demands of today’s professional environment. The study aims to investigate the impact of stress on the life satisfaction of working adults. The research involved a sample of 60 working adults aged between 26 and 45 representing various services and business organizations. The Satisfaction with Life Scale developed by Ed Diener, and the Perceived Stress Scale, created by Sheldon Cohen, were employed for data collection. Participants were asked to complete psychological measures through Google Forms. Data analysis included calculating means for both male and female participants and conducting correlation analyses to explore relationships between variables. The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between scores on the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale (r = -0.76), indicating that the overall life satisfaction of working adults is adversely affected by stress. Additionally, it was observed that the mean life satisfaction score for females (M=26) was higher than that for males (M=23). Research findings can be used in the development of interventions and strategies within the workplace to alleviate stress and enhance life satisfaction by implementing stress management programs, wellness initiatives, or changes in organizational policies and practices.