Volume-XII, Issue-IV, July 2026 |
Psychological Capital and Perceived Stress among the Employees from Cement Industries at Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. Ram K, Research Scholar, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India Dr. M. Kannan, Research Guide, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
Received: 10.02.2026 | Accepted: 18.07.2026 | Published Online: 31.07.2026 | Page No: 231-239 | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.12.issue.04W.360 | |||||||
ABSTRACT | ||
This paper examines the relationship between Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and Perceived Stress (PSS) among employees working in the cement industries of Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. PsyCap—comprising hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism—is a crucial personal resource that helps employees cope with demanding and high-pressure industrial environments. The study adopts a descriptive research design, collecting data from 163 permanent employees through simple random sampling. Standardized tools, including the 24-item Psychological Capital Scale and the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale, were used along with statistical analyses such as Karl Pearson’s correlation and Independent Sample ‘t’-tests. The findings reveal a significant negative correlation between PsyCap and perceived stress—employees with higher PsyCap consistently reported lower stress levels. Age and marital status were also significantly associated with these variables, with older and married employees showing lower perceived stress and higher PsyCap. The study underscores the importance of developing PsyCap among industrial workers to improve well-being, resilience, and overall performance. Recommendations include structured interventions to enhance self-efficacy, optimism, coping strategies, and expanding wellness programs in the workplace. Given the strenuous nature of cement industry operations—characterized by heavy physical tasks, rotating shifts, exposure to heat and dust, and intense production pressures—the psychological well-being of employees becomes a critical factor influencing engagement, morale, and retention. Strengthening PsyCap can serve as a preventive and empowering strategy, enabling employees to bounce back from challenges, maintain a positive mindset, and believe in their ability to handle work demands. Organizations are encouraged to conduct regular stress assessments, promote mental health awareness, train supervisors in supportive leadership, and build peer-support systems. Investing in PsyCap does not merely enhance individual well-being but also contributes to a more stable, resilient, and productive workforce, reinforcing its vital role within industrial settings. | ||
Keywords: Age, Employees, Perceived Stress, Psychological Capital, Stress. |