An Analytical Study of Factors Causing Stress on Faculty Members of Mangalayatan University and Mitigation Strategies

Abstract

This thesis examines the impact of stress on faculty members academic performance and stress management among faculty members of Mangalayatan University of all departments. newlineThe main objectives were to ascertain or identify the extent to which stress affects faculty members academic success, health and general lifestyle as well as to inquire and bring to light measures to counteract the effects of existing stress in faculty members. newlineA quantitative method was used in gathering and analyzing the data. For this purpose, questionnaires were distributed to different- different groups who consisted of all departments. newlineThe results obtained show the different factors that cause stress among faculty members. The factors were grouped into four, namely Relationship factors, Environmental factors Academic factors and Personal factors. With respect to Relationship factors working with new people was the main cause of stress for faculty members in different different groups. newlineIn the case of Environmental factors, worries about the Ignorance was the main factor causing stress among faculty members whereas work overload was the main element of stress with regard to the Academic factors. In the category of Personal factors financial problems caused most stress to faculty members. Stress can, however, be managed through the introduction of a stress management course and mitigating strategies which was adopted by faculty members of Mangalayatan University Beswan, Aligarh. newline