Identificación del estrés en docentes de educación básica y bachillerato del sector norte de la ciudad de Cuenca durante el año 2021-2022

Abstract

Abstract: During the covid-19 pandemic considered a health emergency, confinement and teleworking were necessary due to high levels of contagion and death (Kar et al., 2021) The present investigation was carried out with the objective of identifying the factors related to stress in teachers of two public institutions located in the northern sector of the city of Cuenca during the year 2022, the methodology used is a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive type with a non-probabilistic accessibility sample of 38 teachers with an average of 44 years of age. The instruments used are Ad-hoc sociodemographic and labor questionnaire, Maslach burnout Inventory, Technostress questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS 21), Coping Styles Scale (BRIEF-COPE-28). In conclusion, the results obtained showed considerable levels of stress, anxiety, as well as burnout indicators, adding to this the use of technological tools generated fatigue, thus affecting the work performance of teachers, in such a way that it is necessary to implement strategies of coping that prevent negative effects on the daily life and mental health of teachers.