Stress has become innate to all occupations and other aspects of life. The term ‘stress’ can be perceived in various ways like environmental pressure, strain which an individual encounters, unpleasant interactions between an individual and the circumstances, etc (Halkos & Bousinakis, 2010). Usually, at work place, the unmatched job requirement and an individual capability create a pressure or emotional disturbance which is perceived differently by every individual thus making stress a very subjective element (Michie, 2002). In modern times, the definition of a stress is more related to the personal experience of an individual that is caused due to the pressures and demands of the workplace (Blaug, Kenyon & Lekhi, 2007). The stress can significantly impact the ability and performance of an individual as well as their perception on own’s capability. Studies have associated different types of stressors, such as organizational factors, psychological distress with the performance of an individual. Further, the level of stress in respondents depends upon their age, qualification, position in the organization, type of work (creative or routine), etc. The field of higher education is also no exception to stress. On account of the growth in number of institutions, enrolment rate, evolving higher standards of education and competition in the job market, institutions of higher learning are expected to turn out competitive and more stressful. In the current study, the researcher tries to analyze factors leading to stress and its impact on productivity with special reference to teachers in higher education.
stress, productivity, higher education
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