Change in any form can become painful if individuals are not equipped with
the necessary coping mechanisms. The transformation in the educational
arena over the last few years has resulted in increased stress levels for
school principals.
This study investigates the role and impact of a stress intervention
programme, the Art of Living workshop, using controlled breathing techniques,
on the functioning of primary school principals in the Phoenix Circuit, Durban.
A combined quantitative and qualitative research approach employing
structured questionnaires and semi-structured individual interviews was used
to compare the principals’ stress levels before and after the stress intervention
programme.
The findings revealed that the intervention programme was successful in
reducing principals’ stress levels. A lack of resources, increased workloads,
learner discipline, educator attitudes, indifferent parents and resolving
conflicts created stress for principals.
Benefits of the Art of Living workshop included the ability to remain calm and
relaxed; and improved sleep patterns, increased energy levels and improved
human relation skills. / Educational Leadership and Management / MED (ED MNG)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/3089 |
| Date | 02 1900 |
| Creators | Parsotam, Anila Manaklal |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (157 leaves) |
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