Stressors in early learning environments and their impact on the mental health and well-being of early childhood educators
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Early childhood educators (ECEs) are experts in early learning for young children. This study aimed to identify the stressors ECEs experience in the early learning sector and their impact on the mental health and well-being of ECEs. Using a mixed-methods approach, an online questionnaire was administered using Facebook to gather data on Google Forms. One hundred ECEs, ranging in age from 18 to over 60, responded to the survey. The findings revealed that many ECEs felt they did not have sufficient education or support to effectively cope with the stressors experienced. The results of this study indicate the need for enhanced education and support systems to promote the mental health and well-being of ECEs working in the early learning sector.
Madhara ya Uzoefu wa Watoto wa Mapema na Madhara ya Uzoefu wa Watoto wa Mapema (ECE) Utafiti huu ulilenga kutambua mambo ya mkazo ambayo ECEs hupata katika sekta ya kujifunza mapema na athari zao kwa afya ya akili na ustawi wa ECEs. Kutumia mbinu mchanganyiko mbinu, online maswali ilikuwa kusimamiwa kutumia Facebook kukusanya data juu ya Google Fomu. Wanachama 100 wa ECE, wenye umri wa miaka 18 hadi zaidi ya 60, walijibu uchunguzi huo. Matokeo yalionyesha kwamba ECEs wengi waliona hawakuwa na elimu ya kutosha au msaada wa kukabiliana na mkazo waliopata. Matokeo ya utafiti huu yanaonyesha haja ya kuboresha elimu na mifumo ya msaada ili kukuza afya ya akili na ustawi wa ECEs wanaofanya kazi katika sekta ya kujifunza mapema.