Analysis Of The Relationship Between Workload And Job Stress In Female Dormitory Mentors At Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School, Lamongan

Abstract

Female dormitory chaperones (musyrifah) have complex responsibilities in supervising, guiding, and accompanying female students during their life in the Islamic boarding school environment. This almost round-the-clock task results in high physical and psychological demands that have the potential to cause work stress. This study aims to analyze the relationship between workload and work stress among female dormitory chaperones at the Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School in Lamongan. This study used a quantitative method with an observational analytical design and a cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of 45 female dormitory chaperones, with a sample of 40 respondents selected using simple random sampling according to the inclusion criteria. The independent variable was workload, while the dependent variable was work stress. Data were collected using validated and reliable workload and work stress questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-square test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed a significant relationship between workload and work stress (p-value = 0.000). Respondents experiencing a heavy workload were 81 times more likely to experience severe work stress than those with a moderate workload (OR = 81.000; 95% CI = 7.455–880.105). In addition, age, education level, and length of service were also significantly associated with work stress. These findings indicate that increased workload is the dominant factor contributing to work stress among female dormitory chaperones. The results suggest that excessive workload may increase psychological strain due to prolonged physical and mental demands in the boarding school environment. Workload is significantly associated with work stress among female dormitory chaperones at the Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School. Effective workload management, adequate rest periods, and psychosocial support are recommended to reduce the risk of work stress and improve the well-being of dormitory chaperones.