Resilience and mental health in practicing chilean teachers during the pandemic

The connection between resilience and psychological well-being, as well as the associations between various resilience profiles and well-being, remain unclear. This study investigated the resilience profiles of teachers and their links to psychological well-being and mental health symptoms. The data...

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Published in:Teaching and teacher education 2024-03, Vol.139, p.104435, Article 104435
Main Authors: Villalobos Vergara, Paula, Vergara Ortúzar, Rodrigo, Sabando Gómez, María Catalina, Peixoto, Francisco J., Castro Silva, José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Mental health
Resilience
Teacher
Well-being
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Summary:The connection between resilience and psychological well-being, as well as the associations between various resilience profiles and well-being, remain unclear. This study investigated the resilience profiles of teachers and their links to psychological well-being and mental health symptoms. The data were gathered from 602 Chilean teachers who completed questionnaires assessing resilience, well-being, and mental health symptoms. The primary findings revealed a significant relationship between resilience and mental health, especially among experienced teachers who perceived their working conditions as better. This study provides compelling evidence supporting the notion that resilience can serve as a protective factor against mental health issues. •Teacher resilience profiles were related to psychological well-being and mental health symptoms.•Teachers with more experience reported higher levels of resilience.•Resilience emerged as a protective factor against stress and mental health problems.
ISSN:0742-051X
1879-2480
DOI:10.1016/j.tate.2023.104435