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Title: Psychological Distress and Coping Styles in Teachers: A Preliminary Study
Language: English
Authors: Stapleton, Peta (ORCID 0000-0001-9916-7481), Garby, Sarah, Sabot, Debbie (ORCID 0000-0002-3920-8429)
Source: Australian Journal of Education. Aug 2020 64(2):127-146.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Coping, Well Being, Physical Health, Mental Health, Teaching Load, Financial Problems, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Drinking, Interpersonal Relationship, Life Satisfaction, Foreign Countries, Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Preschool Education, Special Education, Postsecondary Education
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1177/0004944120908960
ISSN: 0004-9441
Abstract: Teaching professionals report higher levels of work-related stress and symptoms of psychological health problems than the general population. This study examined psychological distress, coping styles and wellbeing in 166 Australian teachers (aged 22-65 years; M = 37.74 years, SD = 10.84 years). Participants completed an online survey comprising demographic items and four empirical measures (The Satisfaction with Life Scale, Subjective Happiness Scale, The Brief COPE Inventory and The Patient Health Questionnaire). Work, workload and finances were identified as leading sources of stress. Moreover, above-average clinical symptoms of anxiety, depression and physical concerns were reported, and 17% of respondents met criteria for probable alcohol dependence. Results suggested that maladaptive coping strategies employed by teachers may contribute to their risk of increased psychological distress, and decreased life satisfaction and happiness. These findings indicate the need for work-based programmes to enhance teachers' coping strategies in an effort to reduce psychological distress and improve overall wellbeing in teaching professionals.
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