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STRESS DETECTION IN IT PROFESSIONALS BY IMAGE
PROCESSING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ABSTRACT In today's fast-paced IT industry, stress among professionals has become a prevalent concern impacting both individual well-being and organizational productivity. Traditional methods of stress assessment often rely on self-reporting, which may be subjective and prone to biases. This project proposes a novel approach for stress detection in IT professionals leveraging image processing techniques and artificial intelligence (AI).
The proposed system aims to analyze physiological indicators of stress, such as facial expressions and vital signs, extracted from images captured through various devices such as webcams or smartphones. Image processing algorithms will be employed to detect subtle changes in facial features associated with stress, while AI models, including machine learning and deep learning algorithms, will be trained to recognize patterns indicative of stress states.
Key challenges such as variability in individual responses to stress and environmental
factors will be addressed through robust algorithm design and feature extraction techniques. The system's performance will be evaluated using real-world datasets collected from IT professionals in different work settings.
By providing an objective and non-intrusive means of stress assessment, this research
has the potential to contribute to the development of proactive stress management strategies in the IT industry, ultimately enhancing the well-being and performance of professionals in this domain. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The Information Technology (IT) sector is characterized by rapid advancements, tight deadlines, and high-pressure work environments, making stress management a critical concern for professionals in this field. Chronic stress not only affects the well-being of individuals but also has implications for organizational performance and employee turnover rates. Traditional methods of stress assessment, often reliant on self-reporting, are subjective and may not accurately capture the complex manifestations of stress.
To address this challenge, this research focuses on the development of a stress
detection system tailored specifically for IT professionals. Leveraging advancements in image processing and artificial intelligence (AI), this project aims to provide an objective and non-intrusive means of assessing stress levels in real-time.
By analyzing physiological indicators of stress, such as facial expressions and vital
signs, extracted from images captured through common devices like webcams or smartphones, the proposed system seeks to overcome the limitations of self-reporting and provide a more accurate assessment of stress levels. Image processing algorithms will be employed to detect subtle changes in facial features associated with stress, while AI models, including machine learning and deep learning techniques, will be trained to recognize patterns indicative of stress states.
This research addresses several key challenges inherent in stress detection, including the variability in individual responses to stress and the influence of environmental factors. By developing robust algorithms and leveraging large-scale datasets collected from IT professionals in diverse work settings, this project aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of stress assessment methods.
The ultimate goal of this research is to contribute to the development of proactive
stress management strategies within the IT industry, promoting the well-being and performance of professionals in this dynamic and demanding field. CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW [1] Shruti Gedam and Sanchita Paul, 2021, Stress is an escalated psycho- physiological state of the human body emerging in response to a challenging event or a demanding condition. Environmental factors that trigger stress are called stressors. In case of prolonged exposure to multiple stressors impacting simultaneously, a person's mental and physical health can be adversely affected which can further lead to chronic health issues. To prevent stress-related issues, it is necessary to detect them in the nascent stages which are possible only by continuous monitoring of stress. Wearable devices promise real-time and continuous data collection, which helps in personal stress monitoring. In this paper, a comprehensive review has been presented, which focuses on stress detection using wearable sensors and applied machine learning techniques. This paper investigates the stress detection approaches adopted in accordance with the sensory devices such as wearable sensors, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Electroencephalography (EEG), and Photoplethysmography (PPG), and also depending on various environments like during driving, studying, and working. The stressors, techniques, results, advantages, limitations, and issues for each study are highlighted and expected to provide a path for future research studies. Also, a multimodal stress detection system using a wearable sensor-based deep learning technique has been proposed at the end. CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Data Acquisition Image Capture
Webcam / Smartphone
Processing & Future Extraction
Facial Feature Detection
Vital Sign Extraction
Artificial Intelligence Model
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Stress Detection & Classification
Stress Assessment
Decision Making
This diagram illustrates the flow of data and processing steps within the system:
1. Data Acquisition: Images are captured using webcams or smartphones from IT
professionals. 2. Preprocessing & Feature Extraction: Facial features and vital signs are extracted from the captured images. This step involves preprocessing the images to enhance quality and extract relevant features. 3. Artificial Intelligence Model: Machine learning and deep learning algorithms are employed to build a model capable of recognizing patterns indicative of stress. This model is trained using labelled data containing examples of stressed and unstressed individuals. 4. Stress Detection & Classification: The trained model is used to detect and classify stress levels based on the extracted features. Decision-making algorithms analyze the output of the AI model to assess the stress level of IT professionals accurately.
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