Stress among Working Women in the Field of Teaching

A. Anusya*, V. Chitra**
* Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Commerce, Women's Christian College, Nagercoil-629001 (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli-627012).
** Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Women's Christian College, Nagercoil-629001 (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli-627012).
Periodicity:January - June'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/bresearch.24.1.20899

Abstract

Women play a crucial role in the economic and social development of nations worldwide. Working women face a myriad of challenges balancing their professional responsibilities with family obligations. They juggle roles as wives, mothers, and earners while navigating career ambitions alongside traditional expectations. This dual responsibility entails overlapping commitments. The objectives of this study are to identify factors causing stress among working women in the teaching profession and to assess the overall job satisfaction of women in the teaching field. The study employed a convenience sampling method with a sample size of 100 participants. Data were collected from teachers in both private and government schools located in Kanyakumari district. The findings indicate that stress among working women stems from roles and work overload. Overall, teachers from both sectors express neutral satisfaction with their jobs. The study concludes that organizations should adopt strategies to better support their employees, including managing workloads differently, improving the physical work environment, and fostering a culture of respect that values employees' contributions.

Keywords

Working Women, Stress, Teachers, Satisfaction, Gender Disparities in Teaching, Work-Life Balance in Education, Job Satisfaction among Female Teachers, Mental Health Challenges in Education.

How to Cite this Article?

Anusya, A., and Chitra, V. (2024). Stress among Working Women in the Field of Teaching. B-Research, 24(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.26634/bresearch.24.1.20899

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