• Hubert.Antony
• Dr.V.Girija

Teaching mathematics is a highly demanding task, particularly in today’s competitive educational environment. Mathematics teachers face numerous challenges, especially in higher secondary schools in Kerala, which can lead to significant stress; the stress experienced by teachers, in turn, affects their mental health and overall well-being, ultimately leading to poor student performance. This study examines the role of social integration in mitigating occupational stress among mathematics teachers. A random sample of 180 mathematics teachers from higher secondary schools in the Kollam district of Kerala was surveyed. Research tools, including the Teacher’s Occupational Stress Scale (Sharma & Kaur, 2014) and a Social Integration Scale developed by the investigators, were used to collect data. The correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between social integration and occupational stress. These findings suggest that fostering social integration can help alleviate stress among mathematics teachers. The study concludes with implications for reducing teacher stress in the educational system.

Social Integration, Occupational Stress, Mathematics Teachers, and Higher Secondary Schools

"ROLE OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION IN MITIGATING OCCUPATIONAL STRESS OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS OF HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KERALA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.k303-k314, April-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504A37.pdf

"ROLE OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION IN MITIGATING OCCUPATIONAL STRESS OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS OF HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KERALA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no. ppk303-k314, April-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2504A37.pdf