Determinants of job stress and satisfaction of sports personnel in Kenyan Universities: preliminary findings
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Date
2013-11
Authors
Rintaugu, E.G.
Mwisukha, A.
Muniu, R.
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the causes of job stress and satisfaction of sports personnel
in Kenyan universities. It was hypothesized that the causes of job stress and satisfaction will not be
mediated by selected socio-demographic factors. Data was collected through questionnaires from (n=
40) sports personnel in Kenyan universities. Data was analyzed through inferential statistics oft-test and
one way ANaVA and post tests of Tukey HSD at 0.05. Results showed that 75.5% of the respondents
were males, 40% were aged 21-30 years, 80% were married, 50% were coaches, 37.5% had a bachelor's
degree and 80% had experience in sports administration of over 11 years. The main causes of job stress
were decreased job mobility, student issues and inadequate personnel and the sources of stress were
significantly (p<0.05) different based on age, marital status and highest academic qualification (HAQ).
Main sources of satisfaction reported were relationship with colleagues, co-workers behaviour, supervision,
work itself and relationship with administrations. The sources of satisfaction differed significantly
(p<0.05) based on age, status of university and HAQ. It is advised that universities need to address the
causes of job stress and satisfaction of sports personnel. This can be done by enhancing the educational
level and promotion criteria of the sports personnel. Future studies need to unearth the coping strategies
utilized by sports personnel in managing job stress and satisfaction.
Description
The second international conference of the african sport management association(ASMA). 'Management of sport for development and peace'.7th to 9th Nov.2013. University of Dar Es-salaam,Tanzania.
Keywords
Job stress, Satisfaction, Sports personnel, Socio-demographic