A Quantitative Study on the Relationship between Workload and Workstation of Secondary School Teachers in Rahim Yar Khan

Abstract

This study surveyed the relationship between workload and workstations of secondary school teachers in the district of Rahim Yar Khan. The research objectives were to evaluate the nature and level of workloads undertaken by secondary school teachers, examine how teachers’ physical and mental health are affected by their workloads, and analyze their emotional well-being. A questionnaire was used as a research tool for this investigation. The study sample consisted of 575 teachers. The simple random sampling method was applied for data collection, and SPSS analyzed the data. Frequencies, means, and percentages were also evaluated. The majority of the respondents (81.2%) agreed that managing a large number of students is overwhelming, and they don’t have enough time for individual attention to the students. The findings revealed that teachers face various difficulties, which indirectly impact their performance, mental, physical, and emotional health, and work-life balance. The following suggestions were made based on the outcomes: it is essential to reduce the workload, strengthen administrative support, and utilize resources more wisely to promote teacher effectiveness and well-being. The current study is helpful for school administration and educational authorities to make policies and manage the workload and workstations of the teachers.