Acta Univ. Bohem. Merid. 2024, 27(3):94-108 | DOI: 10.32725/acta.2024.015940


Mental  Health  Outcomes  in  Public  Bank  &  Private  Bank  Mergers:  3’s  (Stress,  Stability,  and  Shifts)

Manju Bala, Navita Vats, Preeti Gugnani
Department of management studies, Panipat institute of engineering & Technology, Samalakha

This  research  article  aims  to  compare  the  effects  of  mergers  involving  public  and  private  banks  on  the  mental  well-being  of  employees.  Specifically,  the  study  will  examine  the  influence  on  stress  levels,  job  stability,  and  changes  in  work  responsibilities.  The  study  will  explore  the  differences  in  stress  levels,  stability,  and  transitions  experienced  by  personnel  in  public  and  private  sector  banks  following  mergers.  By  using  a  comparative  method,  the  research  intends  to  reveal  the  subtle  impacts  of  these  mergers  on  the  psychological  well-being  of  personnel  in  both  industries.  To  conduct  a  thorough  investigation  of  the  psychological  impacts  associated  with  mergers  between  public  and  private  banks,  this  study  will  use  established  literature,  empirical  data,  and  case  studies.  The  system  will  assess  stress  levels,  employment  stability,  and  changes  in  work  dynamics  to  identify  the  distinct  problems  and  opportunities  presented  by  mergers  in  different  sectors.  The  comparative  analysis  will  explore  the  specific  factors  that  cause  stress  and  the  strategies  used  to  deal  with  them  in  mergers  involving  public  and  private  banks.  Additionally,  it  will  examine  the  consequences  of  these  mental  health  impacts  on  the  welfare  of  employees,  their  productivity,  and  the  dynamics  inside  organizations  in  both  sectors.The  conclusions  of  this  research  article  aim  to  offer  significant  insights  for  policymakers,  human  resource  professionals,  and  organizational  leaders  involved  in  public  and  private  bank  mergers.  By  understanding  the  varying  effects  of  these  mergers  on  mental  well-being,  those  involved  can  formulate  specific  approaches  to  alleviate  stress,  improve  stability,  and  promote  seamless  transitions  during  the  post-merger  integration  phase.  Overall,  this  study  enhances  our  understanding  of  the  impact  of  bank  mergers  on  mental  health,  emphasizing  the  need  to  adopt  industry-specific  strategies  to  tackle  the  difficulties  brought  about  by  these  transformative  events.

Keywords: Mental  health,  Stress,  Stability,  Shifts,  Public  bank  mergers,  Private  bank  mergers,  Comparative  analysis.
JEL classification: I10, I19, M10

Accepted: April 17, 2025; Published: April 28, 2025  Show citation

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Bala, M., Vats, N., & Gugnani, P. (2024).
Mental  Health  Outcomes  in  Public  Bank  &  Private  Bank  Mergers:  3’s  (Stress,  Stability,  and  Shifts). Acta Universitatis Bohemiae Meridionalis, 27(3), 94-108. doi: 10.32725/acta.2024.015
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