INFLUENCE OF CO-WORKERS AND IMPACT OF JOB IN SOCIAL STATUS AMONG WOMEN FACTORY WORKERS IN INDIA

Workplace relationships significantly influence employee behaviours and attitudes particularly in countries like India where people interact and get influenced by peers. This study examines how the attitudes of few co-workers shape the perceptions and job satisfaction of other women employees in industrial setup. I have conducted among 156 women workers in two factories of same management and manufacturing similar kind of products near Chennai. This research investigates the presence of Conformity Bias and its impact on workplace satisfaction and perceived social status of these employees. The findings suggest that women employees are vulnerable to peer influence, particularly from dissatisfied co-workers, resulting in conformity in attitudes and behaviours. Moreover, employment is positively correlated with enhanced social status and self-esteem of women in India as it provides the power of earning and support to the family. The study highlights the importance of maintaining a positive and supportive work culture to safeguard the psychological wellbeing and promote independent decision making among women workers.