THE PERCEIVED STRESS LEVELS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRINCIPALS

Abstract

The research reported in this article was conducted in Government schools in Western Australia. The results indicate that there was a problem concerning perceived stress among the principals. Two major stressors were identified, namely Role Overload and Role Conflict. However, primary principals were significantly more stressed than secondary principals. These stressors, and others which were measured, appeared to cause stress‐related illnesses such as hypertension and headaches. Suggestions are offered on how the Education Department can reduce the level of stress of its employees by such means as altering its leadership style and/or offering stress relief programmes.

Citation

SAVERY, L.K. and DETIUK, M. (1986), "THE PERCEIVED STRESS LEVELS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PRINCIPALS", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 24 No. 2, pp. 272-281. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb009920