MANAGING PROFESSIONAL STRESS: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PERSPECTIVES OF COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS

Abstract

In today's current academic environment, college teachers are subjected to a substantial level of stress because of the ever-changing educational demands, the expectations of the institution, and their own personal responsibilities. Furthermore, the expectations of the institution are always evolving. One hundred college professors were interviewed for this article, which presents the findings of research on the professional stress that they faced. The research concentrates on significant stressors such as excessive workload, ambiguity in roles, a lack of support, and an imbalance between work and personal life. The research makes use of a mixed-method approach to analyse both quantitative trends about coping mechanisms as well as qualitative insights on these techniques. According to the findings, people who work in private institutions and those who are female educators are more likely to feel higher levels of stress than those who work in public institutions. At the conclusion of the research project, recommendations are made for the establishment of institutional support, programs for psychological well-being, and policy reforms to establish a healthier academic environment.