Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9513-3891
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9060-1509
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4669-4314
Abstract
Background: India makes up more than 19% of the global Information Technology (IT) Market. The health and well-being of the population employed in this sector will affect their productivity at work and, in turn, the economic outcome. Changes in working models and altered work-life balance can lead to increased distress in IT Professionals, hence the current study.
Methodology: The current cross-sectional descriptive study assessed 247 IT professionals. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for socio-demographic details, working models and work-life balance. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) Plus was used to assess psychological distress. Statistics and correlations were done using SPSS 20.
Results: Majority of participants were young adult males from a nuclear family working in hybrid mode. Moderate-severe psychological distress was noted in 87.1% and it was significantly high in young adults from nuclear families with less work experience and higher income. Individuals working in hybrid/onsite models with longer commutes and those prone to motion sickness also reported increased distress. Distress was higher in Individuals who prioritize physical activity despite their busy schedules.
Conclusion: An increase in psychological distress was observed in IT professionals more so in those who commute to work or work in hybrid models. Measures to decrease distress include- decrease in commute time, a gradual shift in mode of work and providing appropriate interventions to those experiencing higher levels of distress.
Publication Date
2025
Publisher
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Keywords
IT professionals, Work-life balance, Psychological distress
Word Count
2491
Recommended Citation
Kumar NK, Lakshmi PS, Gowda VS, Giriprakash KH, Aswath M.
A cross-sectional study of the correlation between working models, work-life balance and psychological distress in IT professionals in an urban setting..
Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine.
2025;
7(4):
-.
doi:
https://doi.org/10.55691/2582-3868.1264
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