Work Stress Related Problems in Teachers of Social Studies in Government Schools in Qatar

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the work stress experienced by teachers of social studies in government schools in the State of Qatar and the problems caused by it. The study used a descriptive-analytical method. The study sample consisted of (391) male and female teachers of social studies in the State of Qatar out of the study population of (968) who were selected using the random sampling method In order to achieve the goals of the study, a questionnaire was designed as a tool to collect data from the study sample. The tool was checked for validity and reliability prior to its execution. The results of the study included that teachers of social studies at all academic levels in the State of Qatar faced an average level of work stress. The study showed a statistically significant difference at the level of significance (α≤0.05) between the opinions of the members of the study sample in favor of females; and in favor of teachers who held Qatari nationality. No statistically significant differences were found at the level of significance (α≤0.05) according to the variable of the educational qualification, and according to the variables (job experience, marital status, academic level). The study also showed the existence of a number of problems resulting from work stress and the most important and highest administrative burdens and the lowest were to distinguish between teachers by nationality. This study recommends that the school authority should be delegated to teachers, according to their abilities and aptitudes, and to reduce their workload in order to enhance their professional efficiency.