PRIVATE BUS DRIVERS STRESS MANAGEMENT IN NORTHERN TAMILNADU: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Indians are still using the public transportation especially bus only for their personal and professional travel. Bus drivers have crucial role on the safe and happy journey of passengers. Their working conditions and the environmental factors are highly influencing their work stress. Thus work stress becomes inevitable to the bus drivers. There are various stressors to them. This study carried out the survey of 320 respondents from Northern Tamilnadu through convenience sampling. Research findings are exhibited after the analysis and interpretation of collected data through percentage analysis, chi-square test, weighted average method and Anova Methods. This research paper highlights the work stressors, environmental stressors and various stress management measures of the private bus drivers in the study areas. It has found that demographic profile (work and sleep hours, work route, Age & work experience) are highly influencing their work stress level. Private bus drivers can manage their job stress through Take breathe/ relax, Hearing songs, Positive thinking, Sports or Exercise, Chat with friends, mobile phone usage and Regular outings.
Stress, Stressors, Private Bus Drivers, Stress Management