Abstract:
This article is an outline of the study conducted on the topic. "A study on attitude towards stress among college teachers in southern region of Tamilnadu". The main objectives of the study are to identify the factors influencing them to take teaching profession, to examine the attitude towards stress among faculty members and to analyse the causes of stress among faculty members. The present study has been confined to Study the causes of stress and attitude of college teachers towards stress. The study will cover only from the point of college teachers. The present study is an empirical research based on survey method. The researchers have collected primary data by comprehensive interview schedule and Secondary data have been collected from websites, books and journals with regard to the management of stress. This study was carried out for a period of two months. The data which were collected from the respondents were analysed by using percentage analysis. Five point scales that are Likert's scale analysis, weighted average ranking and chi-square test. The research study has found out that most of the respondents consider career change or shift as a major source of stress and are stressed due to the high workload without any initiative/support from the management to address their stress. Self Management on the part of the teachers and a comprehensive stress management package on the side of the management is suggested.

Keywords: Burnout, Intergroup Conflict, Self Management, Stress,