ABSTRACT

This study examined the perceived influence of Administrator's Stress Management practices and teachers’ task performance in secondary schools in Abia State. The study was guided by six research questions and six null hypotheses. It adopted descriptive survey design. The instrument used for data collection was perceived influence of Administrator's stress management practices and teachers' task performance questionnaire (PLASPTTPQ). The instrument was validated by three experts, two from Department of Educational Management and planning and one from Department of Science Education all from College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The instrument for data  were collected by the researcher with the help of three (3) research assistants. Out of the fifty copies of questionnaires administered 42 representing 84 percent of the instrument distribution were returned and used for data analysis. Reliability index of 0.79 using Cronbach Alpha was obtained for the instrument. Data obtained for the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and the hypotheses were tested using t-test for independent means at 0.05 level of significance. It was found from the result of data analysis that Administrator's stress management practices influence teacher's task performance. It was then recommended that adequate provision of teaching facilities be made by the stakeholders among others. From the findings it was recommended among others, that similar study should be carried out in other states of the federation. Also, a correctional study between administrators stress management practice on teacher's task performance could be carried out in Abia State or other states of the federation