QUESTIONNAIRE
This is a questionnaire designed to gather data on stress, classroom behaviour, and job
performance of married female teachers in secondary schools within the Rivers-East Senatorial
District, Rivers State. This questionnaire is designed to capture a comprehensive understanding
of the stress levels, classroom behaviour, job performance, and coping mechanisms of married
female teachers. The data collected through this questionnaire will provide valuable insights into
the challenges faced by this demographic and inform potential interventions.
Section A: Demographic Information
1. Age:
[ ] 21-30
[ ] 31-40
[ ] 41-50
[ ] 51 and above
2. Number of Years Teaching:
[ ] 1-5 years
[ ] 6-10 years
[ ] 11-15 years
[ ] 16 years and above
3. Educational Qualification:
[ ] NCE
[ ] Bachelor’s Degree
[ ] Master’s Degree
[ ] PhD
4. Type of School:
[ ] Public
[ ] Private
5. Number of Children:
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[ ] 1-2
[ ] 3-4
[ ] 5 and above
6. Current Position:
[ ] Classroom Teacher
[ ] Head of Department
[ ] Vice Principal
[ ] Principal
Section B: Stress Level (Based on the Perceived Stress Scale - PSS)
Please indicate how often you have felt or thought a certain way over the past month using the
scale below:
1 - Strongly Disagree | 2 - Disagree | 3 - Neutral | 4 - Agree | 5 - Strongly Agree
RATING
STRESS LEVEL (BASED ON THE
A 1 2 3 4 5
PERCEIVED STRESS SCALE – PSS)
SD D N A SA
I. In the last month, how often have you felt that
you were unable to control the important things
in your life?
II. In the last month, how often have you felt
nervous and “stressed”?
III. In the last month, how often have you found
that you could not cope with all the things that
you had to do?
IV. In the last month, how often have you felt
confident about your ability to handle your
personal problems?
V. In the last month, how often have you felt that
things were going your way?
Section C: Classroom Behaviour
Please indicate how often you engage in the following classroom behaviours using the scale
below:
1 - Strongly Disagree | 2 - Disagree | 3 - Neutral | 4 - Agree | 5 - Strongly Agree
RATING
B CLASS BEHAVIOUR 1 2 3 4 5
SD D N A SA
I. I feel calm and patient when managing
disruptive behaviour in the classroom.
II. I use positive reinforcement to encourage good
behaviour among students.
III. I maintain a positive and supportive classroom
environment.
IV. I feel overwhelmed by the behaviour
management demands in my classroom.
V. I frequently experience conflicts with students
that are difficult to resolve.
Section D: Job Performance
Please rate your agreement with the following statements related to your job performance using
the scale below:
1 - Strongly Disagree | 2 - Disagree | 3 - Neutral | 4 - Agree | 5 - Strongly Agree
RATING
C JOB PERFORMANCE 1 2 3 4 5
SD D N A SA
I. I am satisfied with my overall job performance
as a teacher.
II. I am able to effectively meet the diverse needs
of my students.
III. I consistently achieve my teaching objectives
and goals.
IV. I feel that my job performance is negatively
impacted by stress.
V. My job performance is appreciated by my
supervisors and peers.
Section E: Coping Mechanisms
Please indicate how often you use the following coping strategies when dealing with stress:
1 - Strongly Disagree | 2 - Disagree | 3 - Neutral | 4 - Agree | 5 - Strongly Agree
RATING
D COPING MECHANISM 1 2 3 4 5
SD D N A SA
I. I seek support from family or friends to manage
stress.
II. I use relaxation techniques (e.g., deep
breathing, meditation) to reduce stress.
III. I prioritize and manage my time effectively to
reduce stress.
IV. I engage in physical activity or exercise to cope
with stress.
V. I seek professional help (e.g., counseling) when
stress becomes overwhelming.
Section F: Open-Ended Questions
1. What are the most significant stressors you experience as a married female teacher?
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2. How do these stressors impact your classroom behaviour and job performance?
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3. What strategies do you find most effective in managing stress?
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4. What additional support or resources would help you better manage stress and improve your
job performance?
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