A comparative study of stress, anxiety and depression among private and government sector employee

Background: Employees in India largely suffer from Mental Health Problems Like Stress, Anxiety and Depression which may also related to the environment in which they work, they have to face various challenges in their workplace which could be different in different work settings. Aim& Objectives: The aim of the study is to compare the level of stress, anxiety and depression among private and government sector employee. The objectives of the study was (1) To compare the level of stress, anxiety and depression among private and government sector employee (2)To compare the level of stress, anxiety and depression among males and females of  private sector employee (3)To compare the level of stress, anxiety and depression among males and females of government sector employee.(4) To compare the level of stress, anxiety and depression among female employees of private and government sector. (5)To compare the level of stress, anxiety and depression among male employees of private and government sector. Sample: 60 sample were selected by using Convenience Sampling from both government and private organization (30 government and 30 Private sector employee). Method: The employees were administered by using Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21). Result: The result shows (1) No significant difference between stress, anxiety and depression among private and government sector employee. (2) No significant difference between stress, anxiety and depression among males and females of private sector employee (3) No significant difference between stress, anxiety and depression among males and females of Government sector employee. (4) No significant difference between stress, anxiety and depression among female employees of private and government sector. (5) No significant difference between stress, anxiety and depression among male employees of private and government sector. Conclusion: Both Government and Private sector employees are likely to have Stress, Anxiety and Depression but there is no effect of working environment on Stress, Anxiety and Depression.