Stressors in early learning environments and their impact on the mental health and well-being of early childhood educators

dc.contributor.advisorJacobs, Brenda
dc.contributor.advisorPetrarca, Diana
dc.contributor.authorProbert-Gilhooly, Melissa
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-29T19:15:52Z
dc.date.available2023-08-29T19:15:52Z
dc.date.issued2023-08-04
dc.degree.disciplineEducation
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts (MA)
dc.description.abstractEarly 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.en
dc.description.sponsorshipUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technologyen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10155/1681
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectEarly childhood educatorsen
dc.subjectEarly childhood educationen
dc.subjectStressorsen
dc.subjectMental health and well-beingen
dc.titleStressors in early learning environments and their impact on the mental health and well-being of early childhood educatorsen
dc.typeThesisen
thesis.degree.disciplineEducation
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts (MA)

Files

Original bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Name:
Probert_Gilhooly_Melissa.pdf
Size:
721.87 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:

License bundle

Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.68 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description: