Effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on progressive muscle relaxation technique to reduce stress among cotton mill workers in selected industries at Dindigul.

A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching programme on progressive muscle relaxation technique to reduce stress among cotton mill workers in selected industries at Dindigul. OBJECTIVES: 1. To assess the pretest level of stress scores among cotton mill workers. 2. To assess the posttest level of stress scores among cotton mill workers. 3. To compare the pre test and post test stress scores of cotton mill workers. 4. To find the association between post test stress scores of cotton mill workers with their selected demographic variables. 13 OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS: Effectiveness: It producing the intend result. In this study effectiveness refers to determine the extent to which the teaching programme has brought intended result in terms of significant difference in pre and post test stress scores which is measured by statistical measurements. Video Assisted Teaching Programme: It’s a process of showing set of pictures and information using laptop/television. In this study video assisted teaching programme refers to showing pictures and demonstrating the progressive muscle relaxation techniques for a period of 30 minutes by using Laptop for a group of cotton mill workers. Stress: Stress is prolonged unpleasant emotional state such as harmful physical and emotional state such as fear or anger. In this study the stress refers to harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of job do not match the 14 capabilities, resources or needs of workers which will be measured by Job stress inventory given by Arbor Employee Assistance, Omaha. Progressive muscle relaxation techniques: One method of reducing muscle tension through a technique called Progressive Muscle relaxation in which muscles are relaxed part by part. In this study Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a tension-reducing technique that involves the systematic tension and relaxing of specific muscle groups, helps to maintain positive attitude to make feel better emotionally, improve behavioural skills and enhance feelings of control on Job stress. Cotton Mill Workers: People who are working in the cotton mill industries. HYPOTHESES: H1 - The Mean post test stress score is significantly lower than the mean pre test stress score among cotton mill workers. H2 - There is a significant association between post test stress scores of the cotton mill workers with their selected demographic variables. 15 ASSUMPTIONS: Cotton mill workers may have stress towards their Job. Progressive muscle relaxation technique is helpful in reducing Job related stress. DELIMITATIONS: The data collection period is limited to 4 weeks only. The sample of the study is restricted to 60. PROJECTED OUTCOME: The study will provide data regarding level of stress among cotton mill workers. The findings of this study will help to practice progressive muscle relaxation techniques regularly and improve their psychological well being among cotton mill workers which in turn will help to reduce the occurrence of mental health problems