Psychological Predictors of Job Performance: The Role of Job Stress and Self-Esteem among Rescue 1122 Workers

The present study investigated the impact of job stress and self-esteem on the job performance of Rescue 1122 workers of South Punjab, Pakistan. The primary objectives were to examine impact of job stress and self-esteem on job performance. A sample of 200 rescue workers—including emergency medical technicians and firefighter rescuers, all employed at BPS-11 level—was selected from an initial pool of 300 personnel using purposive sampling. Due to the variability in job roles and service duration, a cross-sectional research design was employed. Data were collected using three standardized instruments: the Work-Related Stress Questionnaire, the State Self-Esteem Scale, and the Job Performance Scale. Statistical analyses included regression analysis, Pearson correlation, and independent samples t-tests. The findings revealed that both job stress and self-esteem significantly predicted job performance. Additionally, a significant negative correlation was found between job stress and self-esteem. These results highlight the crucial role of psychological well-being in enhancing performance among emergency service workers.