Developing A Model of Stress Sources and Stress Manifestations among Educators in Malaysian Secondary Schools

Abstract

Professional stress is increasing globally and becoming a serious problem. It is the main mental health and safety concern for the teaching profession. This study aimed to determine the relationship and influence of job satisfaction and job stress. Study focused on causal relation between intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction with stress sources and stress manifestations; and determining the indicator of job satisfaction on job stress by proposed a model. Quantitative approach was used to gather information from 301 educators. Findings revealed a significant relationship between job satisfaction and job stress. Intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction contributed 26.6% towards job stress. The study reported intrinsic job satisfaction significantly affected stress manifestations while extrinsic job satisfaction significantly affected stress sources. The findings confirmed the intrinsic and extrinsic satisfaction that impacted upon the problem of job stress. Study proposed a model of educator stress for further exploration; implications and recommendation were discussed.