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Teachers' Mental Health and Self-Reported Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ecuador: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Hidalgo-Andrade, Paula; Hermosa-Bosano, Carlos; Paz, Clara.
  • Hidalgo-Andrade P; Escuela de Psicología, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Hermosa-Bosano C; Escuela de Psicología, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Ecuador.
  • Paz C; Escuela de Psicología, Universidad de Las Américas, Quito, Ecuador.
Psychol Res Behav Manag ; 14: 933-944, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1304519
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study assessed the psychological distress, life satisfaction, and perceived stress of Ecuadorian teachers who adopted online learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also aimed to qualitatively report the coping strategies used to maintain their mental health and well-being.

METHODS:

A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from June to mid-August 2020.

RESULTS:

In total, 394 teachers completed the questionnaire, and from those, 320 also completed an optional open-ended question included in the survey. More than half of the participants reported taking care of children under 11 years and/or adults over 65 years. At the time of the study, most of the participants were teaching in higher education settings. Age was significantly correlated with all the psychological variables, females presented higher levels of perceived stress, and teachers with home care responsibilities presented higher psychological distress as well as perceived stress. Teachers who had previous training and experience with online teaching presented lower levels of distress, perceived stress as well as higher levels of life satisfaction. The most used coping strategies included seeking social support, exercising, and engaging in leisure activities.

CONCLUSION:

The results provide useful information to help develop initiatives that promote teacher well-being. Future studies should consider using a more diverse sample and dedicate attention to work-family conflicts as well as social and structural inequalities that may have a toll on teachers' mental health and performance.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Country/Region as subject: South America / Ecuador Language: English Journal: Psychol Res Behav Manag Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PRBM.S314844

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Country/Region as subject: South America / Ecuador Language: English Journal: Psychol Res Behav Manag Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: PRBM.S314844