Abstract

Stress is a significant factor affecting individual efficacy and satisfaction in modern organizations. Social stressors and occupational stressors are environmental events and social conditions that can induce stress. This study investigates work stress, socio-demographic factors predicting depression and turnover among paramedical workers in Gujarat. Study employs cross-sectional survey, quantitative data collection, standard questionnaire instruments. Study selects 150 participants using convenient sampling techniques. Data collected through three standardized instruments namely; Depression scale (CES-D), Workplace Stress Scale (WSS) and Turnover Intention Scale (TIS). Job burnout negatively impacts work stress and plans to leave, partially explaining the association. Human life revolves around work, expressing our innate need for task completion, art, and significance. Occupational stress poses health risks, including low productivity and absenteeism. The Study concludes that the work stress reduction in frontline paramedical workers prevents depression and potential turnover intention. Health professionals experience more stress due to their jobs’ demands, personal vulnerability, and inadequate organization.

Keywords: Depression, Turnover intention, Occupational stress, Paramedical professionals