Authors : Ankita Chhikara; Manju Nagar

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May1264

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Abstract : Background: Work–life balance has become a critical issue in high-demand professions such as policing, particularly for women who face dual responsibilities of professional duties and family roles. Police women in India are exposed to irregular working hours, shift duties, and occupational stressors that may disrupt their work–life balance and contribute to psychological stress.  Aim: To assess the level of work–life imbalance and its relationship with psychological stress among police women in India.  Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 150 police women in selected police departments of Delhi NCR using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured demographic questionnaire, Work–Life Balance Scale (WLBS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression using SPSS version 27.0.

Keywords : Work–Life Balance, Psychological Stress, Police Women, Occupational Stress, Mental Well-Being.

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