AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE MAJOR CAUSES OF ANXIETY AND STRESS AMONG TEACHERS WORKING IN HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
उच्चतर माध्यमिक विद्यालयों में कार्यरत अध्यापकों में चिंता एवं तनाव के प्रमुख कारणों का विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhgyan.v3.i2.2025.62Keywords:
Teachers, Anxiety, Stress, Workload, Administrative Pressure, Mental HealthAbstract [English]
The purpose of this research is to conduct an analytical study on the major causes of anxiety and stress among teachers working in higher secondary schools. In the modern era, increasing workload, administrative pressure, indiscipline among students, family responsibilities, and limited promotional opportunities have led to growing mental stress and anxiety among teachers. This study is based on a qualitative research approach, utilizing interviews and questionnaires to collect data from teachers of various schools. The findings reveal that excessive workload, lack of time, student behavior, and administrative pressure are the primary sources of teachers’ stress. The results suggest that adequate administrative support, proper work distribution, and opportunities for mental health promotion can significantly reduce the levels of stress and anxiety among teachers.
Abstract [Hindi]
इस शोध का उद्देश्य उच्चतर माध्यमिक विद्यालयों में कार्यरत अध्यापकों में चिंता एवं तनाव के प्रमुख कारणों का विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन करना हैं। आधुनिक युग में शिक्षकों पर बढ़ते कार्यभार, प्रशासनिक दबाव, विद्यार्थियों के अनुशासनहीन व्यवहार, पारिवारिक उत्तरदायित्वों तथा पदोन्नति की सीमित संभावनाओं के कारण मानसिक तनाव एवं चिंता की स्थिति उत्पन्न हो रही हैं। यह अध्ययन गुणात्मक विधि पर आधारित हैं, जिसमें विभिन्न विद्यालयों के अध्यापकों से साक्षात्कार एवं प्रश्नावली के माध्यम से जानकारी एकत्रित की गई। अध्ययन से यह स्पष्ट हुआ कि अत्यधिक कार्यभार, समय की कमी, विद्यार्थियों का व्यवहार तथा प्रशासनिक दबाव शिक्षकों के तनाव के प्रमुख स्रोत हैं। शोध के परिणाम यह संकेत करते हैं, कि यदि अध्यापकों को पर्याप्त प्रशासनिक सहयोग, कार्य विभाजन, और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संवर्धन के अवसर प्रदान किए जाएँ, तो उनके तनाव एवं चिंता के स्तर में उल्लेखनीय कमी लाई जा सकती हैं।
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