Relation between Occupational Stress and Job Satisfaction of Primary School Teachers: A Cross-sectional Study in Bangladesh

Rozina Akter¹ , Tanzeer Alam²

1. Research Department, Central Bank of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2. Research Department, Central Bank of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.9 , Issue.3 , pp.11-18, Mar-2023

Online published on Mar 31, 2023

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Abstract :
Globally, occupational stress hits the degree of job satisfaction from profession to profession, region to region, and country to country through different factors. Hence, the study`s primary objective is to analyze the relation between primary school teachers` occupational stress and job satisfaction. Using the systematic random sample method, a cross-sectional study of 250 primary school teachers in Bangladesh is planned. The models, ordered logit and ordinary least squares (OLS), are used to analyze the objective. According to the findings, commute time, promotional policies, cultural events, student behavior, and other factors contribute to nearly 62 percent of teachers experiencing occupational stress at work. The results also show that job satisfaction declines when there is occupational stress. Age, gender, transfer facilities, promotional policies, monthly income, and occupational stress all significantly affect job satisfaction. Therefore, the study suggests that improving the working conditions and support systems for primary school teachers in Bangladesh can have significant benefits for both teachers and students. By addressing the sources of occupational stress and promoting job satisfaction, it may be possible to improve teacher retention rates, reduce burnout, and enhance the quality of education for primary school students.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Occupational stress, job satisfaction, primary school teachers, cross-sectional study, Bangladesh

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