La eficacia de las actividades lúdicas como estrategia de distensión para disminuir el estrés laboral en los docentes de educación primaria

Abstract

Abstract: Nowadays, it cannot be denied that stress is the disease of the 21st century, given the number of people who suffer complications derived from this phenomenon. The objective of this research is to determine the effectiveness of recreational activities as a relaxation strategy to reduce work-related stress levels in primary school teachers. To address this issue, a quasi experimental study with a mixed approach was conducted within the category of teacher management. A sample of 26 teachers was used, who were given a stress measurement tool, such as the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and a focus group, which allowed us to understand the participants' perceptions regarding the effectiveness of the workshops developed. The analysis of the study results showed statistically significant relationships between the use of recreational activities and the reduction of work-related stress in the participating teachers. It was concluded that the potential of using recreational activities as relaxation strategies is highly effective.