Stress Management: A Sectoral Study Among Women Employees in South India

This study explores stress management among women employees in South India through qualitativeinterviews with participants from diverse professional backgrounds. Thematic analysis of theinterviews revealed ten key themes, including work-life balance, deadline pressure, support systems,gender-specific challenges, coping strategies, communication and collaboration, leadership support,cultural and societal influences, professional development and growth, and self-care and well-being.The findings underscore the importance of organizational support, effective coping strategies, and asupportive work environment in helping women employees navigate stress effectively. The studycontributes to a better understanding of the factors influencing stress management in the workplaceand highlights the need for interventions and policies that promote mental health and well-beingamong women employees