Job Stress of Pharmacy College Teachers in Tiruchirappalli District

Abstract

This research will examine the degree of job stress in teachers of pharmacy colleges in Tiruchirappalli district. Good teaching and academic performance require the establishment of a healthy working environment. Although this is significant, there is a lack of research on the issue of job stress among college teachers in the Indian context.
The research design used in this study was quantitative. The sample size was 50 teachers who were in private colleges of pharmacy and a convenient sampling method was employed. A structured questionnaire was used in data collection. Chi-square test, independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA statistical methods were used to test the relationship and differences by demographic variables and job stress levels.
The findings showed that 52 percent of the respondents had a high degree of job stress with 48 percent experiencing low degree of stress. A strong correlation was noticed between the job stress levels and the age of the respondents. Nonetheless, religion and job stress did not show any significant relationship. Also, no major differences were established between educational qualification, pay, and work stress.
The paper concludes that job stress is common among pharmacy college teachers and the importance of early detection and treatment. To improve the quality of teaching and teacher well-being, institutional leaders and policymakers must adopt good counseling, stress management programs and conducive work environments.