Occupational Stress as Predictor of Psychological Well Being of Primary School Teachers

Occupational stress refers to the pressure experienced due to work-related demands and is often considered a major factor influencing psychological well-being. The present study examines the effect of occupational stress on the psychological well-being of primary school teachers working in government and private schools. A total of 310 teachers (155 government and 155 private) from different primary schools of Varanasi district were selected through purposive sampling. Teachers’ occupational stress was measured using the Teacher’s Occupational Stress Scale developed by Sharma and Kaur, while psychological well-being was assessed through Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (42 items). The collected data were analyzed using correlation and t-test techniques to determine relationships and group differences. Findings revealed that occupational stress significantly influences the psychological well-being of teachers in both government and private schools and shows a negative relationship with well-being. The results suggest that improving teachers’ psychological well-being requires reducing stress through appropriate coping strategies and behavioral interventions.