Volume : X, Issue : II, February - 2020

WORK RELATED ABSENCES FROM HOME AND ITS IMPACT ON PSYCHOLOGICALWELL BEING OF SEAFARERS

J. Tresa Sugirtha

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Seafarers can be rightly describes and a global workforce and seafå one of the ancient occupations in the world. The occupation albeit its adventurous nature and benefits is characterized by work patterns demanding periodic absences from home and separation from families. This has a significant impact on the seafarers and their family members. The impact of work related intermittent absence is especially high among married seafarers and influences their psychological wellbeing. This paper sought to provide fresh insight on the impact of intermittent absences on the psychological wellbeing of the seafarers. The researcher has adopted descriptive research design. The sample of the study comprised of 181seafarers. Due to the transitory nature of the seafarers work the researcher used convenience sample for the study. Data was collected using a questionnaire addressing demographic variables and Psychological wellbeing of the seafarers. Data was collected using interview method. Data was analyzed using appropriate statistical procedures. Results revealed that the seafarers experienced low psychological wellbeing

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WORK RELATED ABSENCES FROM HOME AND ITS IMPACT ON PSYCHOLOGICALWELL BEING OF SEAFARERS, J.Tresa Sugirtha INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-2 | February-2020

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