Stress and Coping Strategies among Teachers in Gymnasium Schools

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Stress and Coping Strategies among Teachers in Gymnasium Schools

Journal Title: Journal of Experiential Psychotherapy - Year 2019, Vol 22, Issue 2

Abstract

Introduction: The present study was intended to describe the sources of stress among teachers, the problems faced by them, the coping strategies they use to solve such situations and the interests in recreational activities. Objectives: The objectives were: the identification of stress factors and collecting knowledge on the coping strategies used by teachers from the Romanian-Finnish High School in Bucharest; identifying the interests in recreational activities among the participants and the ways they spend their spare time. Methods: A number of 35 teachers participated in revealing the stress factors and the problems faced by teachers at their workplace. To assess teachers’ opinions, we used semi-structured interview with open questions, during the month of February 2018. Results: Schools should make intensive efforts to design practical ways for teachers and psychologists to promote coping strategies among teachers through educational interventions. Conclusions: The study has shown that teachers have a clear understanding of the stress and problems they face. This further emphasize the need for intervention programs to optimize teachers’ coping strategies.

Authors and Affiliations

Marcela Popescu, Alina Cîrjă, Ancuța Duminică

Keywords

programs optimization recreational interests problems parents and children

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