Abstract
Stress refers to a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. In our speedy paced world, it is unattainable to live without stress. This study analysed the stress level of private security guards in Chennai city. Randomly selected 400 respondents from Chennai district and conducted descriptive cum analytical research to examine the sources and symptoms of stress.Researcher has adapted the questionnaire as scheduled method. This study has been found that total 94% of respondents had back pain / joint and leg pain in that 56% of respondents suffer often and 38% of respondents suffer some time back pain / joint and leg pain. Muscle ache and tension / headache are the other major symptoms of stress, spending time with family, balanced diet, exercise and rest, financial motivation are being more preferred method to control over the stress among the security guards in Chennai city.
Keywords: Stress, Private security guards, sources and symptom of stress.
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