A Study to Assess the Effect of Autogenic Training on Stress among Bank Employee of Selected Banks of Bagalkote

Stress among bank employees has emerged as a significant occupational health concern due to increased workload, performance pressure, and role conflict. Autogenic training is a structured relaxation technique that promotes self induced physiological calmness. The present study aimed to assess the level of stress among bank employees, evaluate the effectiveness of autogenic training in reducing stress, and determine the association between stress reduction and selected socio demographic variables. A quasi experimental one group pre test–post test design was adopted among 50 bank employees working in a selected District Central Cooperative (DCC) Bank at Bagalkote, Karnataka. Stress levels were assessed using a standardized stress scale. Autogenic training was administered for a specified intervention period. The findings revealed a statistically significant reduction in mean stress scores following autogenic training (pre test mean 19.54 ± 3.0; post test mean 17.94 ± 3.1; t = 3.07, p < 0.05). Significant associations were observed between stress reduction and age, educational status, and prior attendance of training programmes. The study concludes that autogenic training is an effective, low cost, non pharmacological intervention for reducing stress among bank employees.