Uncovering Common Stressful Factors and Coping Strategies Among Childcare Providers

被引：40

作者：

Baumgartner, Jennifer J. ^{[1
]}

Carson, Russell L. ^{[1
]}

Apavaloaie, Loredana ^{[1
]}

Tsouloupas, Costas ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Louisiana State Univ, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA

来源：

CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM | 2009年 / 38卷 / 05期

关键词：

Childcare provider work stress; Coping strategies; Focus group interviews; FAMILY DAY-CARE; BURNOUT; WORK; MANAGEMENT; CAREGIVERS;

D O I：

10.1007/s10566-009-9079-5

中图分类号：

B844 [发展心理学（人类心理学）];

学科分类号：

040202 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this study was to identify the common stress factors among childcare providers and the coping strategies they use to relieve work stress feelings throughout the day. Qualitative data was gathered from a random sample of ten local childcare providers across different races, years of experience, and licensed childcare centers who participated in in-depth focus group interviews. The stressful work factors described by childcare providers included work conditions, work events, client factors and external factors. Childcare providers also describe several coping strategies such as walking, prayer and meditation or planning for stressful moments. Results from this study provide practical approaches for relieving work stress among childcare providers.

引用

页码：239 / 251

页数：13

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