Practices, Personal and School Factors That Influenced School Heads’ Job Stress and Satisfaction
This study examined the influence of personal factors, school factors and practices performed on job stress and satisfaction. Quantitative research design and purposive sampling method were employed to sample school heads from senior high schools. Data was collected using a self-reported survey ques...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-01-01
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Series: | European Journal of Educational Research |
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https://eu-jer.com/EU-JER_10_1_51.pdf |
Summary: | This study examined the influence of personal factors, school factors and practices performed on job stress and satisfaction. Quantitative research design and purposive sampling method were employed to sample school heads from senior high schools. Data was collected using a self-reported survey questionnaire and was analysed using exploratory, confirmatory and regression analysis to explore the relationships. In the results a high proportion of school heads are satisfied but feel stressed about their job and age, type of school, experience, position and practices performed, had a varied influence on job stress and job satisfaction. The authors advised on building the capacity of school heads in improving their health and performance. |
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ISSN: | 2165-8714 2165-8714 |