Indonesian Teachers’ Work-Related Stress, Emotional Exhaustion, and Job Performance: A Study of Relationships
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This study aimed to explore the relationship between work-related stress, emotional exhaustion, and job performance among elementary school teachers in Southern Papua, Indonesia. The research utilized a quantitative approach and a survey research design. A total of 492 elementary school teachers from Southern Papua participated by completing three survey questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed using correlation analysis techniques by utilizing the software SPSS version 21. The results showed a significant negative relationship between teacher work-related stress, emotional exhaustion, and job performance in the elementary schools of Southern Papua, Indonesia. These results provide valuable insights into the relationship between work-related stress, emotional exhaustion, and job performance among elementary school teachers in that surveyed district. The theoretical implications of these findings contribute to the current understanding of this subject matter, while also providing practical guidance for educators, policymakers, and educational institutions to develop focused interventions and foster supportive work environments.
Keywords: work-related stress, emotional exhaustion, job performance, elementary school teacher
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