Stress Among Academic Staff in a Nigerian University

This study investigated the factors associated with stress among academic staff in a Nigerian university. Also, it ascertains if there is significant difference between stress and selected socio-dynamic variables of academics staff. Data was collected from 313 randomly selected academic staff from a research population of 1442. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that all tested variables: academic workload, student-related issues, research and career development, interpersonal relationship and administrative-related issues were significantly associated with stress among academic staff. The results also showed that there is no significant difference in the level of stress among academic staff with respect to gender, age, teaching experience and academic rank. However, signifi cant difference was observed in the level of stress among academic staff with respect to marital status. The study recommended among others that the university authority should establish an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide professional services and assistance to academic staff suffering stress-related problems