A Longitudinal Multi-Method Inquiry of Educational Workers' Use of Interventions for Positive Mental Wellbeing.
| Autor: | Kendrick AH; Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada., Tay MK; Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada., Everitt L; Alberta Teachers Association, Edmonton, AB T5N 2R1, Canada., Pagaling R; Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada., Russell-Mayhew S; Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) [Healthcare (Basel)] 2024 Nov 05; Vol. 12 (22). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 05. |
| DOI: | 10.3390/healthcare12222200 |
| Abstrakt: | Background and Objectives: Compassion fatigue and burnout are two distinct forms of mental health distress faced by educational workers. Researchers have shown a high level of both phenomena across the field of education; however, a better understanding of what educational workers already do for positive mental and emotional health is needed. Methods: This research study examined three years of data, collected via survey, inquiring into the various interventions, namely supports and resources, that educational workers use to support positive mental health. Results: Quantitative data analysis via descriptive and inferential statistics revealed that educational workers relied heavily on their personal support network followed distantly by medical professionals and other interventions, revealing a gap that needs to be addressed by employers. Qualitative thematic analysis revealed a trend towards increased use of environmental interventions to promote positive mental wellbeing. Conclusions: The data analysis suggested areas of focus required to ensure workplace wellbeing, and that programs too focused on individual or self-directed interventions would not be well received by educators. Suggestions for other interventions that might be helpful for leaders and policy-makers are provided. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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