A Study on Stress Management Among University Teachers in Odisha

Abstract

This research examines the effects of stress on the productivity of university teachers which remains a sore subject in the literature. Elementary, middle, secondary, postsecondary, or teacher stress coming from work overload, time scarcity, and bureaucracy, administration exacts a toll on teaching quality, job satisfaction, burnout, and general well-being. This approach combines quantitative and qualitative research, questionnaires and interviews to assess stress levels and its effects on effectiveness indicators including student ratings, participation and output. The analysis shows that increased stress levels have a strong, negative relationship to job performance. According to research, when teachers are stressed, they end up with low motivation, low quality teaching, and little or no research. The study also shows that institutional-support structures can help to lessen stress. Suggestions for stress treatment, as well as workload distribution and organizational culture improvement to improve the quality of teachers' work, are provided. The findings derived from this study can thus guide formulation of related polices as well as strategies in the university to enhance the educational experience for faculty and clientele learners. This study endeavors to look into how stress hampers the performance of university teachers and how stressors contribute to their role. Both ways were assessed through a quantitative approach; surveys were distributed to 81 educators to be able to rate their stress levels and job performance. The findings also pointed to a strong link and indicated that stress explains 61 percent of the differences among teachers in performance. The teaching effectiveness was lower, and the job satisfaction was diminished in those under high stress. It was concluded based on these findings that the organism should be engaged in stress management programs; practices should be made to rebalance the workloads, and systems that provide support should be improved. When these issues are addressed, institutions can promote a healthy work environment, better teacher health, and thus a more pleasing educational experience for students.