COVID-19 led work environment disruption in India and its impact on the workers’ mental wellbeing

Mohd Saleem Mir; Karan Sidana; Utkarsh Sharan; Rachit Kumar; Aman Vibhore; Lalit Kumar; Ojasva Singh; Sidhant Kumar; Asani Bhaduri; Jogeswar Purohit

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v8nS1.15073

Authors

Mohd Saleem Mir
msmir@cic.du.ac.in
Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Karan Sidana Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Utkarsh Sharan Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Rachit Kumar Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Aman Vibhore Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Lalit Kumar Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Ojasva Singh Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Sidhant Kumar Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Asani Bhaduri Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India
Jogeswar Purohit Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, India

Keywords:

Remote e-working, Work from Home, Covid-19 pandemic, Job Stress, Covid-19 Related Anxiety, Job Stress Scale, Work-Life Balance

Abstract

This study is designed to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental wellbeing of remote e-workers. The study opts for a survey-based research and measures anxiety related to Covid-19 and job stress through Covid-19-related Anxiety Stress (CAS-7) and new Job Stress Scale (JSS-22) standardized instruments. For a sample of 79 respondents, a moderate Covid-19 related anxiety and Job Stress was observed. The mean score for the CAS was 18.31 ± 3.46 indicating a moderate Covid-19 related anxiety. Further, a noticeable trend was observed in the subscales of the Job Stress Scale where mean Job Stress was 12.32 ± 3.87; and Role Expectation Conflict was 13.86 ± 4.87. Coworker Support was 15.92 ± 4.54 and for Anxiety the score was 12.39 ± 5.15. The overall results of job stress scale indicate a moderate occupational anxiety and stress. Age, gender and the work experience are seen to have varied impacts on the anxiety and stress in e-workers. The study adds support to extending the literature that emphasizes implementation of policies for an improved mental and psychological well-being in the situation like COVID-19 pandemic and in such future disruptive events.

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