K. Kaleeswari
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
M. Selvi
M.S.Chellamuthu Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Pages: , 260-269
The study examined the relationships and differences in job stress, parenting styles,
and children’s mental health among IT professionals. A sample of 63 IT professionals
completed the New Job Stress Scale (NJSS), Parenting Style and Dimension
Questionnaire (PSDQ), and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Results
showed significant relationships between job stress, parenting styles, and children’s
mental health. Additionally, differences in job stress, parenting styles, and children’s
mental health were found based on working experience, relationship with the child, age
of the child, and gender of the child. IT professionals with higher job stress (NJSS)
reported more authoritarian and permissive parenting styles (PSDQ), which were
associated with poorer children’s mental health outcomes (SDQ). Furthermore,
differences in parenting styles (PSDQ) and children’s mental health (SDQ) were found
based on the child’s age and gender. The findings highlight the importance of considering
the impact of job stress on parenting styles and children’s mental health among IT
professionals. Additionally, the study contributes to the understanding of the inter
connected relationships between job stress, parenting styles, and children’s mental
health, highlighting the need for supportive workplace policies and parenting interventions