A Study on Stress Levels Among Police Constables in Madurai District, Tamil Nadu

Stress is a multifaceted, intricate psychological phenomenon that is frequently brought on by subtle, persistent, long-range pressures, threats, and demands on people well beyond their tolerance limits, leading to physical, emotional, and psychological weariness. Police officers are vital members of society and must operate under pressure all the time. This study examines the stress levels among police constables in Madurai (dist.), Tamil Nadu. The study aimed to analyze operational and organizational stress among male and female constables and the coping mechanisms they adopt to manage stress. An interview schedule based on the PSQ-Op and PSQ-ORG scale was used to gather the data from 100 male and female police constables in Madurai district. The data was examined using SPSS software. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are used in the study. The results indicate that organizational and operational stress levels among police constables. The mean item scores for operational stress (2.71) and organizational stress (2.73) on the 1–7 Likert scale indicated low stress levels (1.00–2.99). There is no statistically significant difference in stress levels between male and female officers. To enhance their mental well-being and productivity, police personnel of both genders should engage in stress management on an equal basis.