The Effect of Job Stress on Employee Psychological Well-Being: the Case of Abay Bank, North and East District
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2025-01-18
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Abstract
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of job stress on employee psychological wellbeing,
the case of Abay Bank North and East District, Ethiopia. This study employs a mixed methods
research approach to examine the effect of job stress on employee psychological well-being at
Abay Bank, North and East District, Ethiopia. Data were collected using purposive and simple
random sampling techniques, involving a sample of employees. The study investigates the
relationships among workload, role clarity, employee autonomy, and workplace relationships,
and their impact on psychological well-being. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical
Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), employing Pearson correlation analysis to identify
significant relationships among variables. The results reveal strong positive correlations
between role clarity and workplace relationships with psychological well-being, while workload
demonstrates a negative correlation. To further explore these relationships, a multiple linear
regression model was utilized, explaining a substantial portion of the variance in psychological
well-being, with a notable R-value. The ANOVA results indicate that the regression model is
statistically significant. Coefficient analysis shows that workplace relationships and employee
autonomy significantly enhance psychological well-being, while excessive workload detracts
from it, alongside a positive influence from role clarity. These findings highlight the essential
need for Abay Bank to implement strategies that manage workload, enhance role clarity, and
foster supportive workplace relationships.
Keywords: job stress, psychological well-being, workload, role clarity, employee autonomy,
workplace relationships