Abstract
This meta-analysis synthesizes research on the life challenges that impede teachers' overall academic achievements in society. Employing an ex-post facto design, this study systematically examined existing literature on the teaching profession. A comprehensive search yielded 59 studies, including doctoral theses, dissertations, journals, articles, and projects etc. Descriptive statistics, statistical transformation, and effect size calculations were used to analyze the data. The results revealed significant challenges affecting teachers' performance and achievements, particularly in relation to gender, school level, and location. Specifically, 79 (67.5%) of the cases reported statistically significant effects, while 38 (32.5%) were nonsignificant. This meta-analysis provides conclusive evidence that teachers' life challenges hinder their overall performance and achievements in society, underscoring the need for targeted support and interventions.