Level of Occupational Stress among Primary School Teachers in Nekemte Town
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https://doi.org/10.20372/star.v7i4.03Keywords:
Stress, Stressor, Level of stress, Occupational stress, Teacher stressAbstract
The main objective of this study was to examine the level of occupational stress among primary school teachers in Nekemte Town. The study was conducted with descriptive survey that included both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Random and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select participants of the study. One hundred and fifty two (72 male and 80 female) teachers were participated in the study. Questionnaire (five-point Likert type response with five sub-scales) and interview were instruments used to collect data. The instrument had the reliability coefficient of .91. Frequencies, percentage, mean score, standard deviation, independent t-test and one way-ANOVA were used for quantitative data analysis at 0.05 significance level. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The result of the study indicated that the majority of Primary School teachers in Nekemte Town were experienced significantly high to moderate level of stress. Teachers’ occupational stress was not significantly different in respect to their gender, grade level taught, and teaching experience (p>.05). Finally, it is suggested to launch extensive stress management and counseling programs across schools alongside providing training on effective coping skills.
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