Author: Dr. Ashis Sahoo
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04030025
Abstract: In light of the National Education Policy 2020, the current study examines the connection between job satisfaction and occupational stress among primary school teachers in the Murshidabad area. Stratified random selection was used to choose a sample of 120 teachers for the study, which used a descriptive and correlational research methodology. Data was gathered using standardised instruments, including the Job Satisfaction Questionnaire and the Occupational Stress Scale. The results show that teachers had a moderate degree of job satisfaction and a moderate to high level of occupational stress. Occupational stress and job satisfaction were shown to have a strong negative connection (r = -0.62), suggesting that higher stress is associated with poorer job satisfaction. Gender-wise analysis shows that female teachers experience significantly higher stress, while male teachers report higher job satisfaction. The results highlight the impact of increased workload, administrative responsibilities, and socio-cultural factors, especially under the evolving demands of NEP 2020. The study underscores the need for supportive institutional mechanisms, stress management strategies, and gender-sensitive policies to enhance teacher well-being and effectiveness.
Keywords: Occupational Stress, Job Satisfaction, Primary School Teachers, NEP 2020, Murshidabad District.
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