A STUDY ON THE STRESS PATTERNS AMONG EMPLOYEES (UNDER 35) OF IT & ITES COMPANIES Name: Designation: Name of the

company: Age: (a) 20- 25 (b) 25-30 (c) 30- 35 Years of experience: (a) 1- 3 (b) 3-6 (c) 6-10 (d) > 10 PERSONAL HABITS 1. What time do you meet the rising sun? (a) 5.00 a.m - 6.00 a.m. (b) 6.00 a.m - 7.00 a.m. (c) 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m. (d) Other, specify 2. What time do you have your mid- day meal? (a) 12.00 p.m - 1.00 p.m. (b) 1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m. (c) 2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. (d) Other, specify 3. What time do you retire to bed? (a) 9.00 p.m.-10.00 p.m. (b) 10.00 p.m-11.00 p .m. (c) 11.00 p.m-12.00 a.m. (d) Other, specify 4. Do you go for a morning walk? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes If yes, how long do you walk? (a) Less than 15 minutes (b) 15- 30 minutes (c) 30- 45 minutes (d) 45 minutes- 1 hour 5. Do you feel refreshed in the beginning of the day? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes If no, state the reason, (a)Work related stress (b)Family/ relationship issues (c)Health reasons (d)Other(s), specify ______________ 6. Do you feel tired and fatigued even with enough sleep? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes 7. Do you have trouble falling asleep? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes

8. Do you lie awake at night worrying and planning the next day? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes 9. How frequently do you engage in any of the following activities? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Everyday 2- 3 times a week Once a week Once in 15 days Any other, specify

Yoga Meditation Workout Walking Jogging Other(s),specify and how often 10. If you experience any of the following symptoms, fill the following information accordingly, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

Tension Irritability Inability to cope Excessive tiredness Trouble sleeping Anxiety Pounding Heart Breathing Problems Pains & Trembling 11. Do you worry about your financial position? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes 12. Do you undertake periodic medical examination? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes RELATIONSHIPS 13. Do you feel you spend sufficient time with family?

(a) Always (b) Often (c) Sometimes (d) Rarely (e) Never If rarely or never, state the reason __________________________ 14. Do you face increasing demands from personal relationships? (a) True (b) False If true, do you feel that you cope well with them? (a) Always (b) Often (c) Sometimes (d) Rarely (e) Never 15. Does work put a strain on your family /relationship? (a) Always (b) Often (c) Sometimes (d) Rarely (e) Never 16. Do you avoid expressing true emotions at home or work? (a) Yes (b) No If yes, state the reason(s) ___________________________ 17. Do you go on a family vacation at least once a year? (a) Yes (b) No 18. Do you have time to contact/ spend time with friends? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes 19. Would you say that, generally you have enough time to spend for your personal interests/ passion/ hobbies? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes 20. If no or sometimes, is it due to work pressure? (a) Yes (b) No (c) Other, specify 21. Have you ever felt that you have neglected your family/ friends due to work pressure? (a) Yes (b) No 22. Does your family appreciate your field of work, the timings and pressure associated? (a) Yes (b) No If no, state the reason, ______________________________

23. Do you feel that there are negative changes in your behavior pattern at home, caused by work related stress? (a) True (b) False WORK/ PROFESSION 24. My present job is interesting and allows me to use my knowledge (a) Yes (b) No (c) Sometimes 25. Mark whichever answer that fits you best for the following statements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

I am clear with my duties & responsibilities I undertake too many tasks at once I prioritize & plan my work I neglect some tasks due to work overload My targets & deadlines are often unrealistic I am comfortable working in teams Conflicts arise in my work environment I work in shifts Shift based working causes stress Personal issues interrupt/ disturb my work I work on holidays/ weekends I am satisfied with my job I am satisfied with my qualification & job profile match I have a satisfying work life balance 26. What do you feel about working on holidays/ weekends? ____________________________ 27. Are you satisfied are you with your current employers? (a) Yes (b) No 28. What do you feel about your superior-subordinate relationship? (a) Excellent (b) Very Good (c) Good (d) Average (e) Poor 29. What are the issues that cause grievances? _____________________________ 30. What do you feel about the grievance handling system in your organization? (a) Excellent (b) Very Good (c) Good (d) Average (e) Poor

31. How does your organization initiate motivation programmes? _____________________________ And how would you rate them? (a) Excellent (b) Very Good (c) Good (d) Average (e) Poor 32. Do you feel that the following have been recognized and rewarded? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

Commitment to work Initiatives taken Leadership skills Performance 33. How effective are the relaxation programs/ parties organized by your company for the employees? (a) Very Effective (b) Effective (c) Not Very Effective (d) Ineffective (e) No such programs/ parties are organized 34. What is the distance between your residence and workplace? (a) Less than 5 km (b) 5- 10 Km (c) 10-20 Km (d) More than 20 Km 35. How do you commute to your workplace and how comfortable with it? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Very Comfortable Comfortable Not very Comfortable Uncomfortable Stressful

Transportation provided by your organization Own Vehicle (Four Wheeler Two Wheeler) Public transportation system Other, specify (Like Share Auto, Van, etc) 36. What are your views on stress? (a) Constant and unavoidable (b) Temporary and avoidable 38. How do you handle stress personally? ________________________