Examining the Influence of Occupational Stress on Secondary School Teachers’ Job Performance in Mwanza Region, Tanzania

Francis, Nyakeko (2023) Examining the Influence of Occupational Stress on Secondary School Teachers’ Job Performance in Mwanza Region, Tanzania. Doctoral thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study investigated the influence of occupational stress on job performance among secondary school teachers in Mwanza region, Tanzania. Its specific objectives were to: examine teachers’ perception on the causes of occupational stress, assess the factors that determine the levels of occupational stress among secondary school teachers, examine the relationship between occupational stress and job performance and determine the managerial interventions for alleviating occupational stress among secondary school teachers. The study was based on the job demand-control model and used a mixed research approach with a survey research design. The research involved 462 respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. Key findings revealed that the common causes of occupational stress among secondary school teachers were increased workload, low salaries, debts, family issues, and limited job promotion opportunities. Factors influencing stress levels included the absence of rewards, limited decision-making freedom, restricted use of their knowledge, and time pressure from management. Occupational stress levels were associated with higher job performance. The study recommended managerial interventions based on recognizing employees, fostering positive relationships between employees and management, providing on-the-job training and creating a supportive working environment in order to alleviate occupational stress among teachers. Keywords: Occupational stress, Job Performance, Managerial Interventions and Secondary School Teachers

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