Measuring certain personality traits of physical education teachers and their relationship to occupational stress

This study sought to investigate the correlation between personality factors and occupational stress in physical education instructors. The sample comprised 65 middle school educators in the city of Ouargla, utilising a Personality Traits Questionnaire and an Occupational Stress Scale. The findings revealed that physical education instructors demonstrate elevated levels of personality characteristics, encompassing responsibility, emotional stability, self-control, and social features. Furthermore, their levels of work stress were very low. A notable inverse link was identified between emotional stability and occupational stress, indicating that instructors with more emotional stability encounter less stress levels. Moreover, educators with greater years of expertise indicated markedly reduced stress levels. The study advocates for the creation of programs aimed at improving teachers' emotional resilience and fostering a supportive work environment to mitigate occupational stress. These measures can enhance teachers' general well-being and professional performance.