An investigation into stress experience and the use of coping skills by departemental
heads of schools: guidelines for support. Stress occurs when one's perception of demands
exceeds his perception of his abilities to meet them. Except for work related demands, a
variety of demands and threats in the environment have to be faced continuously. As a result
stress is created that manifest in people's behavior, work efficiency and socialization.
In general, the education profession is considered among the most stressful careers in the
world. This also applies to the South African educational system. U'hm teachers experience
stress, it has a negative effect on their beloved ones. colleagues and the learners. Therefore
teacher stress has a negative effect on the teaching system in general. Thus teacher stress can
be considered to be a national problem. The real situation of teachers in South Africa was
determined by means of an empirical study that \\as complimented by a qualitative
investigation.
In this study. stress is dealt with from the educational psychology. However. stress is a
holistic multi-dimensional concept that can only by understood at best when it is approached
from a multi-professional point of view. Equally all the actions to cope with stress are rnultidimensional
actions. This research aims to develop among teachers an awareness of stress
manifestations. with the purpose to identi6 and control stressors. These actions are
strengthened by appropriate adaptations in life style and the management of resources. A
comprehensive support program is suggested to guide teachers towards an understanding and
control of stress. and the establishment of a social support system. while serious
manifestations of stress should be addressed by means of professional services.
Key words: stress. cope. stress management. education. self control. stress control,
environment. work stress: organization stress. community stress. health. wellness.
neurological exercise. physical exercise. physiological exercise. religion. humor. feeding. free
radicals. anti-osidants. and diet. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Education))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/141 |
| Date | January 2006 |
| Creators | Oberholzer, Jan Adriaan |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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