Psychosocial Work Conditions, Burnout and Quality of Life among Secondary School Teachers in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria (Published)
This study examined occupational stress, burnout, job satisfaction, social support, and quality of life among secondary school teachers in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. The study population comprised teachers in public secondary schools within Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, and a sample size of 357 was determined using Slovin’s formula. A total of 333 completed questionnaires were retrieved, yielding a response rate of 93.28%. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from validated instruments, including the Maslach Burnout Inventory, WHOQOL-BREF, Perceived Stress Scale, Job Satisfaction Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS version 25. Findings showed that teachers experienced high levels of burnout, especially in frustration, excessive workload, emotional exhaustion, and feeling overextended. Occupational stress was moderate to high, with time pressure and avoidance coping emerging as major stressors. Job satisfaction was mixed: respondents reported satisfaction with supervisor competence, career advancement opportunities, and sense of accomplishment, but dissatisfaction with pay and working conditions. Despite the high levels of stress and burnout, teachers reported a relatively good quality of life, particularly in health and living conditions. Social support was also high, especially from friends and family, suggesting that interpersonal support may buffer the adverse effects of workplace stress. The study concludes that while teachers maintain a relatively stable quality of life, they do so under considerable psychosocial strain. It recommends improved remuneration, better working conditions, stress management interventions, enhanced staffing, and stronger institutional support systems.
Keywords: Burnout, Job Satisfaction, Quality of life, Social Support, Teachers, occupational Stress