Authors : Shradha Ramchandra Rathod; Dr. Pooja Agrawal

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1397

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Abstract : The current global economic climate, featured by widespread recession, is affecting countries worldwide. The repercussions of this global recession are evident, with numerous companies reducing their workforce to alleviate financial strain. In light of this challenging environment, securing and maintaining employment has become increasingly difficult. Consequently, employees must possess the resilience and capacity to navigate various obstacles to attain job satisfaction and overall well-being. After the global pandemic, many countries faced recession, due to which employees perceive numerous challenges in their jobs, especially IT professionals. Individuals with higher levels of adversity quotient are likely to face obstacles and are more likely to achieve their goals. The purpose of the research is to understand the relationship between psychological well-being (PWB) and adversity quotient (AQ) among IT professionals in Pune, and to gain a better understanding of the concepts. A sample of 157 IT employees was considered for data collection. The primary data was collected through a questionnaire and personal interviews. The PWB and AQ were measured through the structured questionnaire (Ryff et al., 1989; Stoltz, 1999), respectively. Secondary data was collected from various existing sources such as newspapers, articles, and reports. The analysis found a significant relationship between PWB and AQ. This research also determined that AQ is a strong predictor of employees’ psychological well-being. So, the organisation should work on strategies that help employees to increase their adversity quotient.

Keywords : Adversity Quotient (AQ), IT Professionals, Psychological Well-Being (PWB), Resilience, Tech World

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