The Phenomenon of Stress in the Professional Work of Preschool Teachers
The Phenomenon of Stress in the Professional Work of Preschool Teachers

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of the author’s study, the aim of which was to understand the phenomenon of stress and its determinants in the profession of preschool teachers. Quantitative research involved the diagnostic survey method and the questionnaire technique. The studied group consisted of female preschool teachers from public and non-public institutions. The findings have revealed that the respondents consider their profession stressful due to the high level of responsibility for children, demands and pressure from parents, and an excessive workload. The vast majority of women, regardless of the type of preschool, experience this phenomenon. The study has made it possible to identify the determinants of stress, namely: systemic, intra-institutional, and individual factors. The respondents reported using various coping strategies to reduce stress factors.

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