Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period: evidence from a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024

Abstract Background The ongoing global crisis of Higher Education (HE) institutions during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period has increased likelihood enduring psychological stressors for staff. This study aimed to identify factors associated with job insecurity, burnout, distress and coping amongst staff working at HE globally. Methods An anonymous cross-sectional was conducted in 2023 across 16 countries. Job insecurity measured using Insecurity Scale (JIS), burnout Perceived Burnout measure question, Kessler Psychological Distress (K10), Brief Resilient Coping Scale. Multivariable logistic regression a stepwise variable selection method used associations. Results A total 2,353 participated; mean age (± SD) 43(± 10) years 61% were females. Most (85%) did not feel one-third (29%) perceived their jobs, more than two-thirds (73%) experienced moderate very high levels distress, half (58%) exhibited medium resilient coping. part-time [Adjusted Odds Ratio 1.53 (95% Confidence Intervals 1.15–2.02)], having an academic appointment [2.45 (1.78–3.27)], multiple co-morbidities [1.86 (1.41–2.48)], [1.99 (1.54–2.56)] level [1.68 (1.18–2.39)]. being female [1.35 (1.12–1.63)], [1.53 (1.20–1.97)], (1.55–2.57)], [3.23 (2.42–4.30)]. Staff [1.46 (1.11–1.92)], mental health issues [2.73 (1.79–4.15)], [1.61 (1.13–2.30)], [3.22 (2.41–4.31)] distress. who as good excellent [3.36 (2.69–4.19)] likely have Conclusions Factors identified this should be considered reviewing updating current support strategies all countries reduce stress improve wellbeing.

Язык: Английский

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Job Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Teachers’ Psychological Wellbeing, and Job Attitudes: Organizational Compassion as a Buffer

International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(2), С. 1 - 22

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Motivation strategies for enhancing teacher performance and wellness in post-COVID-19 rural South African schools

Journal of Pedagogical Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 29, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Anxiety, Depression, and Associated Factors among Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Centre Cross-Sectional Study in Zambia

OALib, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(03), С. 1 - 19

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic inflicted unprecedented work-related strain, negatively impacting the mental health of many, including teachers.This study assessed impact COVID-19 on secondary school teachers in Lusaka, Zambia.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted among 388 selected schools Lusaka district, Zambia, from July 2022 to September 2022.Data were collected using Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) analysed IBM SPSS version 28.0.Statistical significance determined at a 95% confidence level.Logistic regression used determine factors that influenced anxiety depression levels teachers.Results: Among teachers, prevalence 72% 73%, respectively.Factors associated with were; being quarantined due (AOR = 1.96, CI: 1.11 -3.45), having chronic condition 2.45, 1.19 -5.05), friend or relative 1.8, 1.08 -2.99) expe-

Язык: Английский

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Psychosocial Risks in Non-University Teachers: A Comparative Study between Spain and Mexico on Their Occupational Health

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(16), С. 6814 - 6814

Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024

Psychosocial risks seem to have a great impact on non-university teachers, giving rise consequences such as burnout, health problems, and lack of engagement. These result from high levels stress, caused by an imbalance between demands resources at work. Socio-cultural differences Spain Mexico, fewer educational higher job insecurity in can lead disparity burnout rates, disproportionately impacting the occupational teachers these countries. Thus, this study aims (1) analyse psychosocial two samples; (2) evaluate relationships demands, resources, consequences; (3) moderating effect country relationships. Participants were 169 Spanish 218 Mexican teachers. Results showed that experienced more role conflict, interpersonal work overload, insecurity. In both countries, overload was strongest predictor problems. Engagement positively influenced social support autonomy contexts, with being Mexico. The type only moderated relationship stronger case findings provide crucial insights for development intervention programs aimed reducing workload, managing conflicts, enhancing support, thus contributing sustainability teaching profession.

Язык: Английский

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Science Mapping the Knowledge Domain of Construction Workers’ Safety Behavior

Buildings, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(6), С. 1365 - 1365

Опубликована: Май 23, 2023

The examination of construction workers’ safety behavior (CWSB) is a critical factor in mitigating the occurrence accidents. This study conducted scientometric and review 3280 CWSB-related articles indexed Web Science database. Scientometric analyses (e.g., co-authorship, co-word, co-citation, citation-burst analysis, clustering) objectively visualized current research landscape, while identified key topics challenges within CWSB research. findings reveal that over half originates from three countries: USA, China, Australia. Concurrently, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University Kong, Michigan stand out as most productive institutions domain. It noteworthy China shows high burst strength 2022–2023, indicating development field gaining global attention. terms ‘performance’, ‘model’, ‘management’ appear with highest frequency, keywords such ‘deep learning’ ‘simulation’ have experienced an increase citations recent years. Furthermore, 13 co-citation clusters were identified, cluster analysis reviews converging on principal themes: ‘conception dimension’, ‘critical influence factors’, ‘emerging technologies’. also proposes gaps potential avenues for future investigation, including comprehensive understanding impact mechanisms, long-term efficacy interventions, incorporation novel technologies into programs. offers valuable insights extant pinpoints emerging trends this area. provides essential information industry policymakers, researchers, practitioners context assists stakeholders identifying comprehending patterns.

Язык: Английский

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Teacher Stress and Free Time as a Space for Dealing with Stress

Acta Paedagogica Vilnensia, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 51, С. 132 - 145

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2024

The aim of this paper is to examine teachers’ stress and free time as a space for coping with stress. When teachers experience negative emotions such anxiety or frustration due some form their work, referred teacher Research shows that reported levels continue increase. Free where can use external support personal resources mitigate the effects From pedagogical point view, it therefore important design quality prevent reduce improve well-being.

Язык: Английский

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Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period: Evidence from a cross-sectional study

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024

Abstract Background The ongoing global crisis of Higher Education (HE) institutions during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period has increased likelihood enduring psychological stressors for staff. This study aimed to identify factors associated with job insecurity, burnout, distress and coping amongst staff working at HE globally. Methods An anonymous cross-sectional was conducted in 2023 across 16 countries. Job insecurity measured using Insecurity Scale (JIS), burnout Perceived Burnout measure question, Kessler Psychological Distress (K10), Brief Resilient Coping Scale. Multivariable logistic regression a stepwise variable selection method used associations. Results A total 2,353 participated; mean age (± SD) 43(± 10) years 61% were females. Most (85%) did not feel one-third (29%) perceived their jobs, more than two-thirds (73%) experienced moderate very high levels distress, half (58%) exhibited medium resilient coping. research [Adjusted Odds Ratio 1.37 (95% Confidence Intervals 1.04–1.81)] part-time, having an academic appointment [2.45 (1.78–3.27)], level distress. being female [1.35 (1.12–1.63)], leadership [1.30 (1.05–1.61)], Staff administrative roles [1.26 (1.04–1.52)], mental health issues [2.73 (1.79–4.15)], who as good excellent [3.36 (2.69–4.19)] likely have Conclusions Factors identified this should be considered reviewing updating current support strategies all countries reduce stress improve wellbeing.

Язык: Английский

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How to protect those who protect: psychosocial risks in child welfare workers during the pandemic

Journal of Public Child Welfare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 25

Опубликована: Июль 7, 2024

Child welfare professionals face elevated psychosocial risks, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet they are often overlooked in specialized literature, for Spanish workers. Most studies use linear models, neglecting nonlinear relationships. This study examined role of job demands, resources, and impact on burnout, psychosomatic problems, work engagement 196 child professionals. Demands predicted burnout problems both Hierarchical Regression Modelling (HRM) Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Resources positively analyses. was significantly related to QCA, highlighting nuances not captured by HRM.

Язык: Английский

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The impact of unstable jobs on pro-environmental behavior: the critical role of ethical leadership

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024

Язык: Английский

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