• Arti Mansinghka,
• Dr. L.N. Bunker,

The modern workplace is a complex environment where employee well-being is paramount for organizational success. This study investigates the interplay between workplace stress and employee satisfaction, examining the influence of gender, designation (junior vs. senior), and working sector (public vs. private). This investigation utilized a 2x2x2 factorial design, drawing upon a sample of 400 employees (200 male, 200 female; 200 junior, 200 senior; 200 public sector, 200 private sector) from Jodhpur, India. Data was collected using the Occupational Stress Index (OSI) and the Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS). Statistical analysis was conducted using a three-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests. The results revealed a highly significant main effect of designation and working sector on occupational stress, with senior employees and those in the private sector reporting higher stress levels. For job satisfaction, highly significant main effects were found for gender, designation, and working sector, alongside a highly significant interaction between gender and designation. Specifically, female employees, junior employees, and those in the private sector reported higher job satisfaction. It was determined that the correlation between workplace stress and job satisfaction was not statistically significant. These findings underscore the distinct hurdles encountered by various employee groups and highlight the necessity for customized organizational approaches to mitigate stress and enhance satisfaction, thereby fostering a more salubrious and productive work environment.

Occupational Stress, Public Sector, Job Satisfaction, Private Sector, Employee Designation, Factorial ANOVA.

"STUDY OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG JUNIOR AND SENIOR EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no.c419-c431, March-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603255.pdf

"STUDY OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG JUNIOR AND SENIOR EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 3, page no. ppc419-c431, March-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2603255.pdf