A Study to Assess the Occupational Stress and Coping Strategies Among the Private School Teachers at Bagalkot District

BACKGROUND: Stress is the body’s natural physical and psychological response to any demand or challenge. It is a normal part of life and can be triggered by everyday responsibilities, major life changes, or unexpected events. Teaching is widely regarded as one of the most demanding and emotionally challenging professions. Private school teachers, in particular, often experience high levels of occupational stress due to increased workload, administrative expectations, student behavior issues, and pressure to achieve academic excellence. Coping strategies play a crucial role in how teachers manage these stressors. Effective coping can help reduce negative outcomes such as burnout, absenteeism, and reduced productivity, while promoting resilience, emotional stability, and professional growth METHODOLOGY: The present study is a descriptive study design. stratified proportionate random sampling technique was adopted to select samples in the present study. The sample comprises of 100 teachers were selected in private school at Bagalkot district. Written consent was taken from participants for the study. Socio demographic variables, Occupational stress scale were used as tool for data collection. The data was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistical in terms of mean, frequency, distribution , percentage, and chi square. RESULT: The Percentage wise distribution of stress had teachers were selected in private school at Bagalkot district. scores reveals that out of 100 teachers have moderate stress(45%) found with high (33%) and in the present study sample shows only (22%) of teachers has low stress . The overall knowledge Mean score was 62.95 with SD 15.63238. The Percentage wise distribution of coping strategies of teachers were selected in private school at Bagalkot district. scores reveals that out of 100 teachers have Avoidant (41%) found with Emotional (35%) and in the present study sample shows only (24%) of Problem focused coping. The overall knowledge Mean score was 69.79 with SD 10.5527008. CONCLUSION: This study reveals that the most of the teachers have moderate stress (45%). and Avoidant coping style (41%), Hence, more research studies are need to be conduct with similar topic, there was a lack of stress and coping strategies. regarding private school teachers.