Impact of Job-Related Stress on Educators in Tema West Municipality, Ghana
Keywords:
Common Sources, Educators, Effects, Level, Job-related Stress, TeachersAbstract
Job-related stress is a significant issue that affects professionals in various fields, including education. Educators, in particular, often experience high levels of stress due to the demands of their profession. The study investigated the impact of job-related stress on teachers in Adjei Kojo TWMA “2” JHS in Tema West Municipality, Ghana. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A total of 20 educators were selected using census sampling technique. Questionnaire was used in the collection of data. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of the Statistical Package for Service Solution (SPSS) software version 22. The study revealed that the respondents often experienced stress in their work. The study also revealed that the top four sources of job-related stress among the respondents were too much workload, lack of resources and materials needed to work effectively and efficiently, too much pressure at work and lack of encouragement from management. The study revealed a statistically insignificant negative correlation between job-related stress and work engagement. It was recommended that school authorities make the work of teachers more flexible by reducing their workload. This would help reduce the level of job-related stress experienced by teachers. School authorities need to foster a positive school culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and mutual support among staff members. It is further recommended that teachers are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance by setting boundaries between work and personal time.
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