This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived stress, job satisfaction and mental toughness levels of different branch teachers.

A total of 319 teachers, 176 male and 143 female, working in Kayseri Province participated in the study. A descriptive scanning model was used in the study. Personal Data Form, Perceived Stress Scale, Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale and Adult Resilience Scale were used as data collection tools in the study to collect personal information. Independent-T test for independent groups, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data.

Our findings showed that there was a significant difference in perceived stress of teachers according to gender, marital status, age, education level, years of service and branch variables. In addition, teachers' job satisfaction; It was concluded that there was a significant difference according to the educational status variable. In terms of psychological resilience, there was a significant difference according to the variables of gender, age, and the type of school they work in. When the relationships between perceived stress and job satisfaction of teachers were examined, it was determined that there was a negative relationship between perceived stress and job satisfaction.

Keywords – perceived stress, job satisfaction, psychological resilience, teacher