A Study of the Occupational Stress amongst Secondary School Teachers of Jammu

Occupational stress is a significant concern among secondary school teachers, impacting their well-being, job satisfaction, and overall teaching effectiveness. This study investigates the factors that lead to occupational stress in Jammu secondary school teachers. Key pressures like workload, administrative pressure, student conduct, resource scarcity, and work-life balance are all examined in the study. A representative sample of teachers from different schools will be surveyed and interviewed as part of a mixed-method strategy to gather data. The results will demonstrate how common and severe stress is among teachers, how it affects both their personal and professional lives, and potential coping mechanisms. The study also seeks to improve teachers' working conditions by offering suggestions for stress management initiatives. The results will demonstrate how common and severe stress is among teachers, how it affects both their personal and professional lives, and potential coping mechanisms. The study also seeks to improve teachers' working conditions by offering suggestions for stress management initiatives and legislative changes. The findings will assist develop measures to enhance teachers' well-being and job satisfaction while also advancing our understanding of the difficulties they confront.