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Challenges, Perceived Stress of Working Professional Mothers And Its Impact on Job Satisfaction In South Gujarat– An Observational Study

Author(s) Dr. Neeti Mishra
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Background and introduction-
Women are the backbone of the society. She plays a vital role in the economic development of the country and her contribution is as equal as their male counterparts. Advances in technology plus evolving work and the role of family for women in India have changed the contribution to the business environment of 21st century. By analytical study, it is found that the stress level in working women increase in direct proportionally to their age. This may be because of the additional responsibilities imposed on elder women both in family as well as at workplace. Also the number of working hours affects the stress level of working women.2 This paper is an attempt to assess the stress levels among working professional mothers from India, from various geographical area and various fields, and to identify the risk factors of their perceived stress. The study also aims to identify problems faced by working mothers in child rearing .
Aims and objectives-to determine challenges faced by working mother, To evaluate perceived stress of working mothers & To determine impact of challenges and perceived stress on job satisfaction.
Methodology-It was a cross sectional study conducted in working professional mothers of south Gujarat. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and perceived stress scale (PSS-4) for assessing stress. The form was made available on internet so as to approach wide spectrum of professionally working mothers. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) measures the level to which a respondent considers his or her life stressful. perceived stress scale 4-item version (PSS-4) was used to assess working mothers’ perceived stress.1The form was made available on email, wats app and other social media so as to approach a wide spectrum of professionally working mothers. Attempts were made to cover various professions such as teaching, doctors, IT professionals, banking and finance professionals and business women. Data was collected by convenient sampling.
Result- google form questionnaire was sent to 200 working mothers from south Gujarat , working in different occupational fields. Out of these, 116 responses were collected. Demographic characteristics of working mothers in the study included age, educational status, marriage status, socioeconomic status, type of family and total no. of children., other associated factors were also evaluated like person helping in child rearing , lack of family support and inability to exclusively breastfeed child for 6 months etc.
Conclusions: In spite of family support for childrearing, most of the professional working mothers are experiencing perceived stress. Work environment flexibility and efficient social support to reduce stress is recommended. At the same time, need of stress buster measures is essential for effective balance of motherhood and profession.
Keywords Challenges, Working professional mothers, Perceived stress, Job satisfaction, Childrearing.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-09-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i05.7994
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