Beginning Teachers' Perceived Stress: Causes, Responses, and Relationships With Teaching Behavior and Attrition

• In Event: 32.078 - Stress, Coping, and Resilience Among Teachers

Abstract

In this study the relationship between beginning teachers’ stress causes, stress responses, teaching behavior and attrition were investigated employing structural equation modelling. 143 beginning teachers responded to the survey measuring stress using the Questionnaire on the Experience and Evaluation of Work. Their teaching behaviors were observed by trained observers. Attrition was recorded subsequently. Results show ‘Negative pupil aspects’ cause tension, discontent, and negative emotions. These negative emotions, in turn, are negatively related to teaching behavior. ’Discontent’ caused by ‘Negative pupil aspects’ and ‘Negative social aspects’ is related to attrition. This study highlights the importance of developing good relationships with pupils, colleagues and supervisor for beginning teachers. Additionally, this study provides important cues to improve induction programs for beginning teachers.

Authors

• Ruth Harmsen, University of Groningen

• Ridwan Maulana, University of Groningen

• Michelle Helms-Lorenz, University of Groningen

• Klaas Van Veen, University of Groningen