A Study on Work Discipline, Health Burden and Occupational Stress among Market Porters in Aruppukottai Taluk

“A market system cannot function effectively without the dedicated effort of market porters; likewise, economic activities cannot move smoothly without their physical labour.” Market porters play a vital role in the loading, unloading, transportation, and distribution of goods across regulated and non-regulated markets in Aruppukottai Taluk. However, the study reveals that these workers face considerable occupational stress due to heavy workload, health burden, and demanding working conditions. The findings confirm that health burden and work discipline significantly influence occupational stress among the respondents. By improving workplace safety measures, providing welfare facilities, ensuring healthcare support, and strengthening labour protection schemes, the working conditions and quality of life of market porters can be considerably enhanced in the future.  

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