Análise das relações entre bem-estar no trabalho, estresse e coping entre professores durante a pandemia de Covid-19

Abstract

ABSTRACT Well-being at work (BET) is associated with several desired aspects at the organizational and individual level. Despite the robust scientific production on this topic, there are research gaps, such as the relationship of this construct with stress and coping, especially in investigations with specific professional categories, such as teachers. Thus, the objective of this research was to analyze the existing relationships between well-being at work, stress and coping, between teachers. For this, a convenience sample of 192 professors was used. To measure each of the study variables, scales with evidence of empirical validation were used, with a Likert response scale of five points in all three. Regarding the BET, the highest mean was in performance (M=3.80; SD=0.88), with regard to stress, the highest mean was in paper overload (M=4.27; SD=0. 64), and the main coping strategy adopted by the participants was control (M=3.60; SD=0.81). Pearson's correlation analysis showed significant relationships between the three constructs. The findings show that the teachers surveyed have shown themselves to be successful in their profession, however, the overload of roles they need to deal with to perform their functions is an important source of stress that need control strategies to be alleviated, confirming the literature. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic made this intensify, as it brought the need for rapid adaptation to new technologies and their adversities. The findings are collated with the literature and practical considerations are made for managers of educational institutions to promote a healthier work environment.