ASSESSMENT OF LEVEL OF MENTAL HEALTH STATUS AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG POLICE CONSTABLES IN SELECTED POLICE STATION: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

DOI: https://doie.org/10.65985/jbse.2025473403

Ms. Adarsha G. Kamble, Ms. Siddheshwari Barbatkar, Mrs. Suman Azad

Keywords:

Mental Health Status, Job Satisfaction, Police, Police Constables, Police Station, A cross Sectional Study.

Abstract:

Introduction: Police constables are vital to law enforcement, responsible for maintaining public safety and upholding the law. This study aims to evaluate the mental health status and job satisfaction levels among police constables in selected stations, while identifying key stressors, coping strategies, and areas for intervention. The findings aim to inform improvements in workplace conditions and support systems. Objectives: Primary objectives was to assess the level of mental health status and job satisfaction among police constables. Secondary Objectives includes to correlate mental health status with job satisfaction. To identify associations between mental health status and demographic variables. To identify associations between job satisfaction and demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional research design with a quantitative approach was adopted. The study included 110 police constables aged 23–58 years, selected through non-probability purposive sampling from selected police stations. Data collection tools included a semi-structured demographic questionnaire, the General Well-Being Scale for mental health, and the Job Satisfaction Scale. Both tools demonstrated high reliability (r = 0.87–0.96 for mental health; r = 0.9969 for job satisfaction). Results: Mental health status varied: 0.91% experienced severe distress, 10.91% faced mental health issues, 68.18% had marginal mental health, and 20% reported positive well-being. In terms of job satisfaction, 28.18% were extremely satisfied, 39.09% very satisfied, while others were dissatisfied due to pay, promotion opportunities, working conditions, and long hours. A positive correlation was found between mental health status and job satisfaction. Age, income, and residence significantly influenced mental health, while gender significantly affected job satisfaction. No significant associations were found with religion, marital status, family type, or work experience. Conclusion: The study highlights a positive relationship between mental health and job satisfaction among police constables. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to support mental well-being and enhance job satisfaction within law enforcement settings.

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