Job Stressors and Coping Strategies Among Secondary Level Teachers

In the contemporary educational landscape of Bihar, secondary level teachers face an increasingly demanding environment. In Darbhanga, a key educational hub in North Bihar, teachers are the backbone of a transitioning system moving toward the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 standards. However, this transition brings significant "Job Stressors"— factors in the work environment that cause emotional or physical strain.Teaching is recognized as one of the most noble yet increasingly stressful professions worldwide, with teachers experiencing burnout, anxiety, and depression at alarming rates. In India, particularly Bihar, the situation is concerning due to insufficient resources, large class sizes, administrative pressures, and inadequate professional support systems