A Comparative Study to Assess the Level of Stress among Working and Non-Working Women at Selected Urban areas of Chandigarh, India

The objective of the current study was to compare the level of stress and association among working and non-working women residing in sector 15, Chandigarh. Convenient sampling technique was utilized to select samples. A structured knowledge questionnaire was prepared. A stress scale was prepared on the basis of scores to assess the stress level and categorize them. The data obtained was analyzed in terms of objectives and hypotheses using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the stress level was higher in non-working women as compared to working women. There was significant association between stress level and age of the participants among both working and non-working women. The association between stress level and marital status there was Non-significant association between among working women but significant association among non-working women. The association between stress level and type of family revealed significant association among working women and Non-significant association among non-working women. The association between stress level and education level revealed Non-significant association among working women and significant association among non-working women. The association between stress level and family income revealed significant association among working women and Non-significant association among nonworking women.