THE EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT (POS) AND RESILIENCE ON WORK STRESS AMONG INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS (PMI) EMPLOYED AS LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS

Abstract

Work-related stress is a common issue among Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMWs) employed as live-in caregivers in Taiwan due to high job demands, elderly care responsibilities, limited rest, and separation from family. This study examines the levels of perceived organizational support (POS), resilience, and work-related stress, as well as the influence of POS and resilience on work-related stress.A quantitative correlational approach was employed involving 250 live-in caregiver IMWs selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support (SPOS-8), the adapted 22-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and a work-related stress scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics.The results indicate moderate POS and work-related stress, alongside high resilience. POS significantly negatively affects work-related stress, while resilience also has a significant effect. Together, both variables explain 29.4% of the variance in work-related stress (R² = 0.294), with 70.6% attributed to other factors.These findings highlight the importance of organizational support in reducing work-related stress. High resilience does not necessarily indicate low stress but may reflect the ability to adapt to continuous job demands. Organizational support and a supportive work environment are essential for protecting migrant caregivers' psychological well-being