All our activities today are centered on computers. Software professionals involved in designing and developing computer softwares spend considerable amount of time working with the computers. Since the inception of computer technology, the need for redesigning and updating the knowledge has brought new modes of work culture among the professionals. The possible psycho-social affects on these professionals is the focus of the present study. Eighty software professionals from Hyderabad were assessed on their mental health and it was found that they appear to have average to low mental health. Such a trend in the status of their well being requires special attention in terms of psychological support.
Journal of Indian Health Psychology Vol. 3, No. 2, March, 2009