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September 10, 2025

Job Stress in Teaching Profession in Malaysia: A Recent Comprehensive Structured Review

WIWan Noor Izzati NANoor Aina AmirahSultan Zainal Abidin University

Key Points

Job stress negatively impacts teachers’ mental health and job satisfaction, particularly in Malaysia.
Key stressors include inadequate resources and excessive workload, revealing significant challenges for educators.
Systematic literature review design adhered to PRISMA guidelines, analyzing 30 articles from 2022-2024.
The findings emphasize the need for collaborative approaches to support teachers in managing increasing job stress.

Abstract

This systematic literature review investigates job stress among teachers in Malaysia, examining various social, environmental, and professional stressors that contribute to mental and physical strain in the teaching profession. Job stress in this context has been increasingly recognized as a critical issue, particularly in light of pandemic-driven shifts to digital and hybrid learning environments, economic challenges, and heightened expectations of teachers’ roles. Key findings reveal that stressors such as inadequate resources, excessive workload, and low technological support intersect with socio-demographic factors, including gender and socioeconomic status, significantly impacting teachers’ job satisfaction, mental health, and professional resilience. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these challenges, increasing teachers’ responsibilities and their stress levels, especially among educators in socioeconomically disadvantaged regions. To achieve this, we extensively searched scholarly articles from reputable databases such as Scopus and Web of Science (WoS), focusing on studies published between 2022 and 2024. The study’s flow is based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. The database yielded (n = 30) final primary data and was analysed. The findings were divided into three themes: (1) Mental Health and Well-Being of Teachers, (2) Technological Challenges and Digital Communication in Education, and (3) Social and Environmental Stressors Impacting Educators. This review concludes that a holistic approach involving government, educational institutions, and community stakeholders is essential to mitigate job stress in the teaching profession, promote teacher well-being, and improve educational outcomes in Malaysia. Future research directions are recommended to focus on innovative and localized strategies that empower educators to navigate job stressors effectively, contributing to a sustainable educational environment.

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