Correlational analysis of occupational stress, job satisfaction and performance among academic staff of tertiary learning institution under resource-constrained settings
- Author
- Nderere, Absolom T.
- Title
- Correlational analysis of occupational stress, job satisfaction and performance among academic staff of tertiary learning institution under resource-constrained settings
- Abstract
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Background: Occupational stress is a hazard to human life with potential to impact job satisfaction and performance. The prevalence of occupational stress among tertiary academic staff is underlooked in Zimbabwe.
Objective: To determine the correlation between occupational stress, job satisfaction and performance among academic staff of tertiary learning institution under resource-constrained settings using Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) as a case study.
Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted at BUSE in Bindura town, Zimbabwe from September 2024 to May 2025. Data were collected using an open-ended questionnaire online through Google Forms to 215 participants. An observation checklist augmented the questionnaire. Questionnaire responses were rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Hypotheses were tested using Spearman’s Correlation analysis at a 0.05 significance level using SPSS software.
Key findings: There was very low response rate of (13%). Participants indicated that poor remuneration, lack of teaching aids, large class sizes and high workload were the sources of occupational stress. There were no significant relationships between occupational stress, job satisfaction and performance at (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: This study is unique as it assessed practically occurring variables. A case study solicited practical challenges contributing to occupational stress. However, the very low response could have influenced the results.
- Date
- May 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Significant
- Relationship
- Variables
- Supervisor
- Dr. Kanda, Artwell
- Item sets
- Department of Environmental Science
- Media
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