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Spirituality, Perceived Stress and Coping of College Teachers in Thiruporur Block, Tamil Nadu

Author(s) Dr. Sakthi Prabha R, Dr. Amirtha S S
Country India
Abstract BACKGROUND
Spirituality is understood to promote resilience, enhance internal and external resources, and foster a sense of social and emotional support, thereby contributing to overall health outcomes. Research indicates that there is a positive correlation between spiritual practices and reduced levels of stress and depression. In the teaching profession, spirituality can help the educator to manage their occupational stress and improve the coping ability, which not only benefit the teacher’s mental well-being but also positively influences the students and institutional functioning. These constructs have received limited scholarly attention within the education sector.

OBJECTIVES
The study examines the correlation between spirituality, perceived stress and level of coping of college teachers working in self-finance colleges in Thiruporur Block, Tamil Nadu. The study addresses two key research questions: (1) what are the levels of spirituality, perceived stress, and coping among college teachers? and (2) What is the nature of the relationship between spirituality, perceived stress, and coping among college teachers?

METHODOLOGY
The data was collected from 100 college teachers using Google Forms, and the study adopted a descriptive research design. Standardised instruments were employed, including the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (Ellison, 1983; Fisher, 2010), the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et. al., 1983), and the Coping Inventory or, Brief COPE Scale (Carver, 1997).

KEY FINDINGS
The findings reveal a negative relationship between spirituality and perceived stress, and a positive relationship between spirituality and coping. The results further indicate that spirituality levels are significantly higher among the older teachers. These patterns position spirituality as a mediator, buffering stress through enhanced coping mechanisms, largely independent of age, income, or work experience. Overall, spirituality enhances and strengthens the coping capacity and reduces the level of perceived stress. The findings align with transactional model of stress and coping. The study underscores the need for spiritual interventions and mindfulness-based workshops for college teachers, which may help them to improve their coping skills, thereby positively influencing the teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.

CONCLUSION
Spirituality plays a protective role in reducing stress and enhancing coping among college teachers. Integrating spirituality-based interventions can improve psychological well-being.
Keywords Spirituality, perceived stress, coping, college teachers, quantitative study
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-23
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