The Effect of Administrative Support on Teacher Stress and Job Satisfaction
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59890/ijasr.v3i2.438Keywords:
Job Satisfaction, Teachers Stress, Emotional Distress, Administrative SupportAbstract
This study examines how administrative support affects teacher stress and job satisfaction amid rising teacher stress and dissatisfaction. Using the Perceived Organizational Support (POS) Scale, the Stress Scale from the DASS, and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ), the study measured participants' perceptions of support, stress levels, and job satisfaction. The results show a very weak, almost negative correlation (-0.037) between administrative support and teacher stress, and a moderate positive correlation (0.302) between administrative support and job satisfaction. The findings suggest that teacher stress comes from various factors, highlighting the need for administrators to create supportive environments. Recommendations include strengthening administrative support, promoting career development, and offering stress-management programs
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