Sources of Professional Stress among Faculty Members at the Central Department of Education, Kathmandu: A Narrative Inquiry

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the sources of professional stress of faculties at the Central Department of Education, TU, Kirtipur. The research was conducted applying a narrative  research design. The participants were purposively selected sixteen full-time faculty members  (4 females and 12 males) from the central department of education. Information was obtained  through indepth interview with the participants. The study found, faculty members were getting pressure of timely promotion and limited opportunity that cause unhappy and depressed. Furthermore, faculties have limited learning resources and technology for study and research. Similarly, it is also found that faculties experience mental and psychological stress from the fear of losing their positions as faculty member due to declining student enrollment in their fields. Students' irregularity and low level of motivation in their learning are also creating frustration to the faculties. Likewise, lack of learning devices in classroom, ineffective classroom management, and poor reward or punishment system are also creating stress to the faculties. The university needs to provide opportunities for continual growth for career development can create healthy environment. It would also be beneficial for teachers to use problem orientation and motivation-orientated support strategies in reducing their professional stress.