A UK Study of Teachers’ Experiences of Being Responsible for Students’ Mental Health

Sonja Newman, Gary Pheiffer

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Abstract

Responsibility for student mental health is increasingly coming under the job role of teachers. Levels of poor well-being teachers is increasing and this study explored the role of responsibility for student mental health as a unique job predictor. An opportunity sample of 488 UK teachers completed an online survey. Initial results show that negative emotions associated with student mental health predicts levels of burnout, job satisfaction and intention to quit. Feeling responsible for student mental health predicted levels of perceived stress. Potential
moderators include teacher self-efficacy and self-confidence in dealing with student mental health.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jun 2020
EventInstitute of Work Psychology International Conference 2020 - Sheffield University Management School, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Duration: 23 Jun 202025 Jun 2020
https://iwpconference.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/

Conference

ConferenceInstitute of Work Psychology International Conference 2020
Abbreviated titleIWP2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySheffield
Period23/06/2025/06/20
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