Work Stress Coping Mechanisms, Indicators, and Results among Administrators Working at the Universities in Hebron District

Abstract

This study aims to explore the relationship between time waste and

work stress. Indicators, results, and the methods of handling work stress

were also given.

The sample of the study consisted of 130 employees working at the universities

administration’s in Hebron. The researcher used 8 items questionnaire

to determine the influence of the time waste on work stress. Furthermore it

includes 21 items to determine the importance of certain indicators, results,

and the methods of handling work stress.

The results of the study were as follows:

1. There are significant differences in work stress due to each item of the

following factors: ( time wastes and methods of handling work stress ).

2. There is a positive relationship between work stress and each of the following

indicators: irrational defensive situations, uncooperative employees

and unsupportive immediate supervisor.

While there is a negative relationship between work stress and each of the

following indicators: work overload, inaccurate decisions and inefficient

work.

3. There is a positive relationship between work stress and each of the following

indicators: turnover, job dissatisfaction and low productivity;

While there is a negative relationship between work stress and each of the

following indicators: absenteeism, loyalty and commitment and failing

reach work site on time.