Psychological Stress and its Relationship to Achievement Motivation among Middle School Teachers in Palestinian Schools in Qatar in Light of Corona Crisis

Abstract

This study aims to identify the relationship between psychological stress and achievement among male and female teachers in Palestinian schools in light of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) crisis in the State of Qatar. The researcher used the descriptive survey method. The current study population consisted of 56 Palestinian school teachers in the State of Qatar chosen intentionally and the exploratory study was conducted on a sample consisting of (10) teachers. To answer the research questions, the researcher followed some statistical methods; Pearson Correlation Coefficient to verify the stability of the measures by applying and re-application, Cronbach Alpha correlation coefficient to verify the stability of the scales by calculating internal consistency. In the first question, the researcher found that all items of the psychological pressures scale came with a high degree as the mean was (2.46) with standard deviation (0.05) which can be explained that most teachers work under psychological stress especially after COVID crise. The answer to the second question related to the level of motivation, the results came to show that most items had a moderate level with mean (3.67) with standard deviation (0.44). Based on the results, the researcher recommended firstly adopting methods that enhance achievement motivation and reduce the extent of psychological pressure among male and female teachers.