The job environment is one of the most important aspects of today's world and may cause a great deal of stress. Due to the competitive nature of the job environment, most people in the world are spending their time on job-related work purposes, ignoring the work and life balance.
Talking about gender differences at the workplace, is it correct to say that female workers have a dual duty and thus more stress as compared to their male counterparts?
Teaching is a respectful profession. In teaching, female employment is stronger than male. The present paper studies and compares organizational role stress in college teachers in terms of gender. For the investigation, the author questioned 200 college teachers (100 male + 100 female) from different colleges of Patiala district. The findings showed that there is no significant difference in the level of organizational role stress of male and female college teachers.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Statement of the Problem "Gender Differences and Organizational Role Stress in College Teachers"
- Objectives
- Hypotheses
- Delimitations
- Design of the Study
- Tool
- Interpretation of the Data
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research examines the presence of gender differences in organizational role stress among college teachers in Patiala District, India. The study aims to determine whether there is a significant disparity in the levels of stress experienced by male and female teachers.
- Gender Differences in Organizational Role Stress
- Impact of Gender on Stress Levels
- Organizational Role Stress Factors in College Teachers
- The Role of Gender in Workplace Stress
- Stress Management Strategies in Educational Institutions
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides context for the study, highlighting the significance of teachers in society and the prevalence of stress in the educational environment. It outlines the various sources of stress experienced by teachers, including student behavior, workload, and inadequate resources.
The "Statement of the Problem" section formally presents the research question, which focuses on exploring gender differences in organizational role stress among college teachers. The objectives and hypotheses of the study are then clearly stated.
The "Delimitations" section outlines the scope and limitations of the study, clarifying the specific population and setting under investigation. The methodology employed in the study is described, including the sampling technique, sample size, and data collection instrument.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this research include gender differences, organizational role stress, college teachers, stress management, and educational institutions. The study utilizes the Organizational Role Stress (ORS) scale by Udai Pareek (1983) to assess the level of stress experienced by the participants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do female college teachers experience more stress than males?
The study's findings showed no significant difference in the level of organizational role stress between male and female college teachers.
What was the sample size for this empirical study?
The investigation questioned 200 college teachers (100 male and 100 female) from the Patiala district.
Which tool was used to measure organizational stress?
The research utilized the Organizational Role Stress (ORS) scale developed by Udai Pareek in 1983.
What are the common sources of stress for teachers?
Key factors include student behavior, heavy workload, inadequate resources, and the struggle to maintain a work-life balance.
Why is teaching considered a high-stress profession?
The competitive nature of the job environment and the pressure to perform multiple roles often lead to significant stress levels.
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- Ruchi Sachdeva (Autor:in), 2016, Gender difference and organizational role stress in college teachers. An empirical study, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/340281
