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Sources and components of occupational stress from the teachers' perspective

The teaching profession is often associated with stress, which has a negative impact on the individual and can have negative consequences on the academic achievements of students. To determine the components of individual sources of occupational stress on a sample of 538 teachers, a qualitative methodology and a thematic analysis was conducted. The research problems were gaining an insight into the components of the experience of stress in relation to individual sources of stress and gaining an insight into teachers' actual difficulties and their thinking on it, which the researchers assumed went beyond the sources of occupational stress in the workplace. Components of individual sources of occupational stress were most often related to students, parents, expert associates and principals, excessive administrative tasks, and a lack of professional training. The teachers also expressed their dissatisfaction with the social status of their profession and saw it as a significant source of stress. The obtained results are considered in the context of Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory of human development. All those responsible (ministries, faculties, founders) are invited to respect these findings and ensure adequate support to teachers in order to protect their mental health and the well-being of children.

teachers, stress, support, thematic analysis

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