Workplace Stress, Mental Health and Job Satisfaction among Entry-Level Managers in India: A Correlational Study
Abstract: Entry-level managers are usually promoted for their technical skills and are then expected to meet targets, lead teams and resolve conflicts with little preparation for the role. This study examined the relationship between workplace stress, mental health and job satisfaction among entry-level managers in Indian organizations. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected through an online questionnaire from 47 managers with up to five years of managerial experience across finance, manufacturing, IT/ITES, healthcare and service operations. Most participants reported moderate workplace stress (61.7%), while nearly half (46.8%) reported high job satisfaction. Workplace stress was positively correlated with mental health difficulty (r = .641) and negatively correlated with job satisfaction (r = -.477), and mental health difficulty was negatively correlated with job satisfaction (r = -.536), all at p
Keywords: workplace stress, mental health, job satisfaction, entry-level managers, job demands-resources model
How to Cite?: R. Senthil Kumar, Dr. Saptarshi Sengupta, "Workplace Stress, Mental Health and Job Satisfaction among Entry-Level Managers in India: A Correlational Study", Volume 15 Issue 10, October 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1722-1728, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR261025120315, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR261025120315