Research Scholar, Deptt. Of Psychology, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara
JournalRPIMJ
Volume / Issue1 / 2
Pages63–68
Published20 Dec 2025
Paper IDRPIMJ12OD250011
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Abstract
Work-related anxiety has emerged as a critical psychological concern affecting employees across both public and private organisations. Rapid technological advancements, global crises, organisat ional r estructuring, and incr easing perf ormance pr essur es ha ve int ensified workplace demands, making employees more vulnerable to anxie ty-related outcomes. This paper examines the nature, causes, manifestations, and organisational consequences of work- related anxie ty, with a compar ative f ocus on publ ic and pri vate sect or or ganisations. It distinguishes w ork-related anxie ty fr om r elated const ructs su ch as st ress, burnout , and depression, hig hlighting its uniqu e ps ychological and beha vioural impl ications. The st udy explores sect or-specific causes, incl uding bur eaucratic rigid ity, publ ic account ability, and pol icy-driven change in publ ic or ganisat ions, as w ell as compe tition, job insecurit y, performance pressure, and rapid organisational change in private organisations. The paper further analyses the signs and eff ects of anxie ty on empl oyees’ performance, eng agement, safety, and w ell-being, and e valuates coping mechanisms at ind ividual, managerial , and organisational levels. Emphasis is pl aced on the r ole of l eadership, sup portive w orkplace cultures, and timely professional intervention in mitigating anxiety. The study concludes that while work-related anxiety is pr evalent in sect ors, its intensity and consequ ences are often more pronounced in private organisations, underscoring the need for targeted organisational strategies and evidence-based mental health interventions.
Keywords
Work-related anxietypublic organisationsPrivate organisationsOccupational stressEmployee mental healthJob performanceOrganisational supportLeadership role
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Ramesh Kumar (2025). Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(2), 63–68. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011
Ramesh Kumar. “Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, 2025, pp. 63–68. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011
Ramesh Kumar. “Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations.” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 1, no. 2 (2025): 63–68. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011
Ramesh Kumar (2025) ‘Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations’, ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(2), pp. 63–68. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011.
Ramesh Kumar, “Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations,” ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 63–68, 2025. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011.
Ramesh Kumar. Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2025;1(2):63–68. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011.
Ramesh Kumar. Work-Related Anxiety in Public and Private Organisations. ResearchPro International Multidisciplinary Journal 2025, 1 (2), 63–68. https://doi.org/10.70650/rpimj.2025v1i2000011.
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