IDENTIFYING OCCUPATIONAL STRESSORS AMONG UNORGANIZED SECTORS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO STREET VENDORS IN BIHAR abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: The stress a person experiences as a direct result of their profession is referred to as occupational stress or workplace stress. One of the primary issues with work-related stress is that most individuals are unaware of it and wait until it worsens before seeking treatment. The street vendors enjoy neither safety nor security at the workplace as they face constant harassment from the local authorities. Aim: This study aims to identify the stressors among the target group. Street vendors form the majority population of the unorganized sector in India. Material & Methods: The research used mixed method research design and as semi-structured interview schedule for data collection. The researcher has adopted a purposive sampling technique and referred 50 street vendors. Results: To enhance working conditions and thereby reduce stress for street vendors, regularised working patterns must be established in the unorganized sector. It is also possible to improve the quality of life by working in the unorganized sector through ergonomic interventions. Conclusion: To improve their quality of life, social and economic interventions might be planned using the current study’s findings.
Keywords:Occupational stress, unorganized sector, stressors