Stress management in the education sector

Abstract

Occupational stress negatively affects not only the employee but also the organization by imposing additional costs on the organization, such as employee turnover and absenteeism, reduced work efficiency, increased risk of accidents, and lack of innovation.

Intending to identify and study the measures of stress management at educational institutions by analysing the data from surveying the students and graduates attending the TAMK Master of Educational Leadership program (MEL), this thesis examines stress management in the educational sector, focusing on the causes of stress and factors that can contribute to successful stress management. It is argued that stress has a significant impact on the educational sector, for students, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders.

The research identifies stressors that can cause stress in the educational sector, such as workload, assessment, competition, and technology. It also examines the role of educational institutions in managing stress and the importance of creating a supportive environment for students and staff. Strategies to manage stress in the educational sector are identified, such as self-leadership, work-life balance, communication, mindfulness, and physical activity. Finally, this thesis concludes by emphasising the need for further research into stress management in the educational sector, and the importance of creating an environment that is conducive to learning, growth, and development.