And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health and wellness of both students and teachers need to be supported. #bced #bcpoli https://t.co/LgEcUfvfb4 https://t.co/p4fUAzYEBb
Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students.
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The overall sentiment shows strong agreement that stress contagion affects students, with posts citing the research's findings and emphasizing the importance of community and systemic support, such as in the discussion about self-care versus community care. Words like 'connection', 'support', and phrases like 'stress spreads' underscore the seriousness and potential policy implications, reflecting high interest and moderate engagement regarding its impact on educational environments.
Most discussion participants acknowledge the study's findings, emphasizing the connection between teacher stress and student cortisol levels, with comments supporting the idea that stress contagion impacts student well-being.
The topic appears highly relevant, especially to educators and policymakers, sparking curiosity and concern about classroom dynamics and health implications.
While some posts briefly mention the research, others engage more deeply by discussing societal and community implications, although overall, the engagement remains moderate.
Participants seem to see the research as significant, particularly in highlighting the need for supporting both teacher well-being and student health, indicating a perceived influence on education practices.
Abstract in brief
- This study investigated the connection between elementary school teachers' burnout levels and students' physiological stress, measured through cortisol levels, and found that higher teacher burnout is linked to increased variability and elevated morning cortisol in students.
- Researchers assessed teacher burnout using a modified Maslach Burnout Inventory and measured students' cortisol levels at three different times in the school day, discovering that classroom differences accounted for about 10% of cortisol variability.
- The results suggest that teachers' occupational stress may influence students' stress regulation, highlighting the potential for stress contagion within classroom environments and emphasizing the importance of addressing teacher well-being.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky"Some people are calling for teachers to practice self-care when they really need community care. " -Nakita Valerio Research has proven that burned out teachers spread stress like a contagion to their students. https://t.co/blvuLUyywM #ListenToLeadingEquityPodcast https://t.co/bnQJS2Ib3h
Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students. Research by Kimberly Schonert-Reich @SELinEdu1 and available in https://t.co/WUJpJlEXsh group https://t.co/hjhWzsFD7y
Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students - PubMed https://t.co/gLvZJD080k
RT @TeriMooring: And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health…
@Waldenkent I've not come across any, apart from the role of stress contagion - this is an interesting paper but might not be what your looking for. https://t.co/fyCQZA4Qxo
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Source: Oberle, E., & Schonert-Reichl, K. A. (2016). Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students. Social science & medicine (1982), 159, 30–37. https://t.co/MvAD3loLun
3. This is of note too, this is one of a number of examples of research showing "stress contagion" cortisol levels in children rise in relation to teacher stress and burnout indicators https://t.co/JAorhTSXNS
RT @TeriMooring: And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health…
RT @TeriMooring: And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health…
RT @TeriMooring: And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health…
RT @TeriMooring: And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health…
And, apparently it also needs to be said that there is a connection between teacher and student stress levels. The health and wellness of both students and teachers need to be supported. #bced #bcpoli https://t.co/LgEcUfvfb4 https://t.co/p4fUAzYEBb
RT @OPSEquity: "Some people are calling for teachers to practice self-care when they really need community care. " -Nakita Valerio Resear…
RT @OPSEquity: "Some people are calling for teachers to practice self-care when they really need community care. " -Nakita Valerio Resear…
Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students - PubMed https://t.co/gLvZJD080k
RT @OPSEquity: "Some people are calling for teachers to practice self-care when they really need community care. " -Nakita Valerio Resear…
"Some people are calling for teachers to practice self-care when they really need community care. " -Nakita Valerio Research has proven that burned out teachers spread stress like a contagion to their students. https://t.co/blvuLUyywM #ListenToLeadingEquityPodcast https://t.co/bnQJS2Ib3h
'Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students' https://t.co/6998nNrEjM
@Waldenkent I've not come across any, apart from the role of stress contagion - this is an interesting paper but might not be what your looking for. https://t.co/fyCQZA4Qxo
Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher burnout and morning cortisol in elementary school students. Research by Kimberly Schonert-Reich @SELinEdu1 and available in https://t.co/WUJpJlEXsh group https://t.co/hjhWzsFD7y
Stress contagion in the classroom? The link between classroom teacher ... https://t.co/SYLuakDw6t
RT @candacecurrie: #Biosocialdeterminants of adolescent well-being - study finds teachers' burnout levels associated with their students' p…
#Biosocialdeterminants of adolescent well-being - study finds teachers' burnout levels associated with their students' physiological stress response as seen in their morning cortisol levels -"stress contagion in the classroom" https://t.co/VljrML1RBR
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