The Effect of Work Stress and Job Satisfaction and Psychological Well Being among the Police Personal at Ananthapuramu (A Conceptual Analysis)

Abstract

Man is a social animal and society is what makes or breaks a human. This is especially true in a society like India where policing plays an important role. As a general rule, work is considered as one of the most important functioning of human life and has a great impact on individual overall well-being. The issues which cause problem are like police force has to perform risky assignments, working hours are comparatively long, rigid hierarchy pattern and along with this policemen have to maintain law and order in the state as well. Such situation cause stress at work and creates impact on work place outcome like the level of job satisfaction and psychological wellbeing. This conceptual paper would address the impact of work stress on job satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among police officers. The role of work place support will be considered as moderator in above mentioned relationship. Workplace support includes help from supervisors, peers and colleagues. Sufficient workplace support will lead to enhance the level of job satisfaction and psychological wellbeing among officers.