Women more stressed than men, blame it on lack of work-life balance

Indian women are significantly more stressed than their male counterparts with ‘lack of work-life balance’ cited as a primary reason. The ‘Emotional Wellness State of Employees’ study conducted by YourDost highlights some of the key stressors in the workplace. Researchers also found that workers in the 21-20 age group were the most stressed. 

Feeling low

YourDost surveyed more than 5,000 Indian professionals — with nearly three-quarters of the female respondents reporting high-stress levels. In contrast, around 53.64% of men answered the question similarly. And, 20% of the women and 9.27% of the men reported always feeling low. 

A lack of work-life balance was the leading cause, with 18% of women admitting to difficulties in juggling the personal and professional. Women also flagged lack of recognition, low morale, and fear of being judged as other major stressors.

Least stressed

"The shift in workplace dynamics and the evolution of remote and hybrid work models have impacted the 21-30  demographic. Organisations should prioritise regular communication and engagement to support them,” Dr Jini Gopinath, the Chief Psychology Officer at YourDost, said.

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