Volume : 3, Issue : 3, MAR 2017

PREDICTORS OF JOB STRESS ON WORK ENGAGEMENT

Beena Joice M, Dr. R.Magesh

Abstract

Education and training sector is undergoing a sea change in the recent past with the focus shifted from public to private sector. Private sector is also actively involved in education and its role will become more poignant in days to come. Work engagement of Indian teachers is highly needed because studies revealed several problem areas could influence their work engagement. Researchers have indicated various job stressors which include –individual characteristics and approach towards his or her job, coping inabilities, role ambiguity, work relationship, physical environment, role conflict etc. The primary objective of the study is to assess the factors predicting work engagement among the teachers in the Private Schools. The researcher has chosen a particular region for the research to be carried out. The area covered is Thanjavur District with the sample size of 300.

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