Author(s)

Zang Qian ¹, Jiang Hongying ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Krirk University, Bangkok, 10220, Thailand

Corresponding Author

ABSTRACT

The present study aims to examine the relationship between occupational stress and psychological well-being among school teachers. Occupational stress among school teachers arises from various factors, including job tasks and workload, student issues and parental pressure, as well as educational policies and institutional pressures. This type of occupational stress has adverse effects on the psychological well-being of school teachers, leading to increased levels of professional burnout and depression. However, individual support systems can also have a positive impact on the psychological well-being of school teachers. This study employs a quantitative research approach, collecting data on occupational stress and psychological well-being of school teachers through survey questionnaires and conducting statistical analyses. The results of the study demonstrate that school teachers face high levels of occupational stress, and their psychological well-being is generally poor. Additionally, there is a significant association between occupational stress and psychological well-being, whereby higher levels of stress correspond to poorer psychological well-being. Based on the findings, it is recommended that schools and governments prioritize the issue of occupational stress among teachers and provide better working environments and support systems to promote their psychological well-being. Future research can further explore the mechanisms through which occupational stress affects teachers and identify more effective intervention measures to enhance their psychological well-being.

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CITE THIS PAPER

Zang Qian, Jiang Hongying, A Study on the Current Situation of School Teachers' Occupational Stress and Mental Health. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2023) Vol. 7: 18-25. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2023.071803.

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