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The Influence of Career Satisfaction and Self-Esteem on Job Stress among Selected Workers in Lagos Metropolis

Abstract

This study examines the influence of career satisfaction and self-esteem on job stress among selected workers in the Lagos metropolis. The research aimed to explore how career satisfaction and self-esteem contribute to job stress and to identify potential differences in job stress experiences across demographic groups. Participants were approached at their respective locations within a school environment, and their consent was sought before administering questionnaires. Rapport was established to ensure participants felt comfortable, and sufficient time was given to read and clarify the questionnaire contents. The questionnaires, distributed with the assistance of research assistants, were carefully completed and scored according to the prescribed scales.

Data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to interpret the results. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to examine relationships between job stress, career satisfaction, and self-esteem. Linear regression analysis assessed the predictive power of career satisfaction and self-esteem on job stress. Additionally, T-tests were conducted to explore differences in job stress levels based on gender and age.

Findings from this study contribute to understanding the interplay between career satisfaction, self-esteem, and job stress, providing insights for developing workplace interventions aimed at reducing stress and enhancing employee well-being.

Country : Nigeria

1 Dr. Adedapo Adeniyi, Ph.D

  1. Director of Counseling, Phenopatmos Global Consulting Limited, Nigeria

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2025 pp. 1-10

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.901001

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