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@article{185402,
        author = {Sankaravaradhakarthikeyan V and Dr. Suthamathi D},
        title = {A Comparative Study of Occupational Stress between Private and Government Bus Conductors in Western Tamil Nadu},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2739-2745},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185402},
        abstract = {This study considers the levels of occupational stress experienced by bus conductors in private and government sectors in Western Tamil Nadu. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 200 bus conductors (100 from private bus services and 100 from government-operated buses) through a structured questionnaire. The study aimed to assess stress levels, identify key contributing factors, and provide recommendations for effective stress management interventions. The findings revealed that private bus conductors reported significantly higher levels of occupational stress (Mean = 28.5, SD = 6.3) compared to government conductors (Mean = 22.1, SD = 5.8), with statistically significant differences (t(198) = 6.45, p < 0.01). Key stressors identified included job insecurity, long working hours, difficult passenger interactions, lack of organizational support, and safety concerns. Additionally, demographic variables such as age and years of experience were found to influence stress levels. The study concludes with recommendations for organizations to implement targeted stress management programs, enhance job security, and improve working conditions to mitigate occupational stress among bus conductors. These findings contribute to the understanding of occupational stress in the transportation sector and highlight the need for tailored interventions to support employee well-being.},
        keywords = {Occupational Stress, Private Sector, Government Sector, Bus Conductors, & Western Tamil Nadu.},
        month = {November},
        }