Abstract: Stress is an everyday event and the workplace is a chief primary source of stress in modern times. Effects from job stress abound and different intervention methods are many a time employed to achieve wellness of psychological health of workers. This study examined stress and psychological health of bank workers across gender in Nigeria. One hundred and twenty participants from First Bank Nigeria, sampled on their availability took part in the research. With a 2x2 factorial design the prediction that stress would have effects on psychological well-being was examined and results was significant,F (1, 120) =13.419, p=.000. The prediction that gender difference would occur on psychological health was examined and was insignificant, F (1, 120) = 1.132, p=.290.The interaction prediction was insignificant as well, F (1, 120) = 0.45, p=.832. The study came to a conclusion that bankers must introduce and manage the common stressors in the work environment to reduce enhance psychological health. The study recommended relaxation training breaks and work shifts to reduce the level of stress of bankers.
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