EFFECT OF STRESS ON TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined the effect of stress on teachers’ performance in selected private-secondary schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted. 425 teachers were sampled from 19 private secondary schools in the study area. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection, while descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used for data to analysis. Findings revealed a significant negative effect of stress on teachers’ performance and a significant difference in the effect of stress on performance of male and female teachers, with male teachers reporting higher stress levels than female teachers. The study concluded that stress negatively impacts teachers’ performance, and male teachers have greater propensities towards stress than female teachers in the study area. Workload reduction, upward review and prompt payment of salaries, provision of favourable working conditions, and inclusion of stress management information in teaching, education, and leadership courses for teachers were recommended as strategies for effective management of work-induced stress.