An exploratory study to assess the level of occupational stress and job satisfaction among teachers of selected University of district Mohali, Punjab

Introduction: Teachers are the most resourceful persons not only for school and colleges but also for the society. Stress and job satisfaction at the workplace is becoming one of the major causes of concern today. People choose this profession with expectations of making a positive difference in the lives of children but are often unprepared for the demands of job. Occupational stress among teachers results from the working conditions. Stressed out teachers cannot work effectively. Their motivation and job satisfaction are lower, and they exhibit undesirable behaviors. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the level of occupational stress and job satisfaction among teachers of selected university of district Mohali, Punjab. Material and Method: A quantitative approach and exploratory research design was used to conduct the study. Total 100 samples were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Occupational stress scale and Job satisfaction scale was used for data collection and analysis was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result revealed that, the Occupational Stress Scale Score has a mean of 77.58 with a standard deviation of 7.627, indicating moderate variability in stress levels among participants. The Job Satisfaction Scale Score has a mean of 61.94 with a standard deviation of 6.364, suggesting relatively stable satisfaction levels. Conclusion: The conclusion was drawn on the basis of the findings of the study. The study findings showed that there is moderate level of occupational stress and average level of job satisfaction among the teachers.