Uncovering common stressful factors and coping strategies among childcare providers
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2009
Abstract
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. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2009.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Child and Youth Care Forum
First Page
239
Last Page
251
Recommended Citation
Baumgartner, J., Carson, R., Apavaloaie, L., & Tsouloupas, C. (2009). Uncovering common stressful factors and coping strategies among childcare providers. Child and Youth Care Forum, 38 (5), 239-251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-009-9079-5