STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ACADEMIC STAFF AND ITS EFFECT ON PERFORMANCE IN UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA.

Abstract

This study examined the stress management practices of academic staff and its effect on performance in University of Abuja. It identified practices such as social/fitness clubs, counseling services, and flexible working hours as key factors contributing to optimal performance among lecturers. The research utilized a descriptive survey design, with a population of 632 academic staff members from the University of Abuja. A sample size of 245 was determined using the Tao Yamane formula, and participants were selected from four faculties: Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Management Sciences. A questionnaire was distributed to gather relevant data from the selected respondents. Descriptive statistics, including frequency and percentage were used to analyze the demographic information, while simple regression analysis was applied to test the research hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The findings indicated that participation in social/fitness clubs significantly influenced lecture attendance among academic staff at the University of Abuja. The study concluded that several factors notably affect the performance and engagement of academic staff at the institution. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the University of Abuja's management should continue to promote academic staff involvement in social and fitness clubs, as they positively impact both personal well-being and professional performance.