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Cross-sectional Study of Perceived Stress among Special Education Teachers

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  • Michael Eskay
  • Bartholomew Chinweuba Nwefuru

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This research investigated perceived stress among special education teachers in Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study covered all public, private and special schools with special educators in South-East Nigeria. The study respondents were a convenience sample of 243 special education teachers. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire titled “Perceived Stress Questionnaire” (PSQ). The instrument was administered with the assistance of five research aids. Mean and standard deviation was used in answering the research question while t-test was used on hypothesis. Results showed that there is a significant difference between the mean ratings of male and female special education teachers in perceived stress Male special education teachers feels less stressed than their female counterparts. There is a need for governmental and mental health specialists to assist special education teachers with respect to stress management.

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  • Michael Eskay & Bartholomew Chinweuba Nwefuru, 2019. "Cross-sectional Study of Perceived Stress among Special Education Teachers," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(14), pages 123-123, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:11:y:2019:i:14:p:123
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