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February 8, 2026Open Access

Depression, Anxiety And Stress Among Higher Secondary School Teachers In South 24 Pargana District, West Bengal

Key Points

To evaluate the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among higher secondary school teachers based on demographic factors.
Used purposive sampling technique for selection of teachers.
Sample included 62 teachers, balanced between male and female.
Data collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21).
No significant difference found in levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among the teachers.

Abstract

Depression, anxiety and stress disorder start from early age. These disorders are common in every professions as well as teaching profession. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the level of depression anxiety and stress among higher secondary school teachers on the basis of demographic features. Methodology: The present study was conducted on higher secondary school teachers. For sample selection, purposive sampling technique was used. Total sample of present study were 62 sample (31 male and 31 female). Data were collected by depression anxiety stress Scale (DASS-21, Lovibond, 1995). Result: In the present study the result showed that no significant difference in the level of depression, anxiety and stress of higher secondary school teachers exists.

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