Stress and job satisfaction among teachers in selected secondary schools in Kampala District

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between stress and job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in selected schools in Kampala District. The study was intending to achieve the following objectives: To determine the levels of stress, to examine the levels of job satisfaction and to examine the relationship between stress and job satisfaction. A correlational study design was used in the study to establish the relationship between stress and job satisfaction. The study used a sample of 81 respondents who were subjected to simple random technique. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire and later analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23 and percentages and Pearson correlation coefficient (r) was used to test the hypothesis. The levels of stress were found to be moderate. Results also revealed moderate levels of job satisfaction thus the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between stress and job satisfaction ( r = 0.680, P(0.000)<0.05. Although moderate and moderate levels were found on both variables, it does not necessarily mean that teachers who are stressed are not satisfied with their jobs. Several policies should be drafted by organisations to support employee’s well-being rather than only focusing on students’ performance and neglecting the wellbeing of their teachers.