Teaching is a challenging profession that can cause stress due to workload and job responsibilities. Women teachers may experience additional stress as they often have to balance their professional duties with family and social responsibilities. The main objective of the study is to assess the level of stress among women teachers. A descriptive comparative research design was adopted in which the study sample comprised of 83 women teachers of Mizoram. Data were collected using “Women Teachers’ Stress scale” which revealed that most women teachers experienced a moderate level of stress. Further, it is revealed that stress among women teachers were independent of profession and location. Stress is prevalent among women teachers, with the majority experiencing moderate levels of stress. The findings highlight the need for regular stress management programs, supportive work environments, and strategies to promote the psychological well-being of women teachers.
Authors: Lalthianghlimi, Lalrintluangi
Keywords: Stress, Women Teachers, Profession, Location
