Job Stress and Coping Strategies of Female Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Aniocha North L.G.A of Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study is descriptive survey research carried out to ascertain job related stress among female teachers in public secondary schools in Aniocha North L.G.A. of Delta state. A sample of 100 female teachers was used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a 24-item questionnaire. The research questions were answered using mean scores and standard deviations.  The findings revealed that the level of stress among female teachers is significantly high which make them often engaged in some coping behaviours. Also, it was revealed that there are some factors causing stress among female teachers.  Likewise, the study revealed some strategies that could be adopted to reduce job related stress among female teachers. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that female teachers should dedicate more time to sport activities, there should be expertise such as  counselors in the schools so as to assists anyone going through stressful situations in the schools. Government should make provision sporting and recreational centers in the school and that school authorities should ensure that the work assigned everyone is minimal enough so as to reduce stress among the female teachers.