The Study of Occupational Stress and Its Influence on Job Satisfaction Level in Indian Teaching Professionals

Mrs. Vriti Sharma; Dr. Satinder Pal Singh; Dr. Harish Kumari

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

The Study of Occupational Stress and Its Influence on Job Satisfaction Level in Indian Teaching Professionals

Mrs. Vriti Sharma, Dr. Satinder Pal Singh, Dr. Harish Kumari

Abstract :

Occupational stress refers to a condition when the demand at work exceeds one�s capability to handle and it results in reduced efficiency and negative consequences for the people at work. Occupational stress affects a person at work physically and mentally. In a working set up Job Satisfaction is another variable which affects an employee�s performance on job. The aim of the present research is to study the relationship between occupational stress and job satisfaction in teaching faculty of public and private educational institutions in India. Survey method was used to collect data from 500 teachers. The findings of the study were that the aspects of occupational stress play a significant role in determining job satisfaction level of the teaching professionals. The individual�s ability to adapt and deal with occupational stress increases job satisfaction level of the teaching faculty in educational institutions. There was found to be significant impact of relationship management on occupational stress. However there was no significant relationship between occupational stress and social awareness.