Paper Details

Name: Arvind R. Gajakosh, Vishnu Menon R.
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume No: 13, Issue No: 1, Year: 2026
Page Number: 353-361
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20845230

ABSTRACT
This study investigated the primary drivers of employee stress and the effectiveness of coping strategies within the insurance and Banking sectors of Thrissur and Kasaragod districts in Kerala. Using a quantitative design, researcher surveyed 300 employees selected via stratified random sampling. Data collected through structured questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and mediation analysis. Primary Stressors: Workload, role ambiguity, and organizational support significantly impacted stress levels. Top Factor: Job insecurity emerged as the most influential stressor, while work-life balance showed no significant effect. Coping Impact: Coping mechanisms were found to successfully mediate the relationship between workplace pressures and resulting stress. The findings provided evidence for developing employee stress management practices in the insurance and Banking industry.
Keywords: Employee Stress Levels, Insurance, Banking, Job insecurity, Organizational Support.