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: Received: 22 July 2024 / Approved: 23 July 2024 / Online: 23 July 2024 (11:35:15 CEST)
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Wang, X.; Wongpakaran, T.; Pojanapotha, P.; Chupradit, P.; Leung, K. C. Y. Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Chinese Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints2024, 2024071761. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1761.v1
Wang, X.; Wongpakaran, T.; Pojanapotha, P.; Chupradit, P.; Leung, K. C. Y. Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Chinese Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints 2024, 2024071761. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1761.v1
Wang, X.; Wongpakaran, T.; Pojanapotha, P.; Chupradit, P.; Leung, K. C. Y. Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Chinese Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints2024, 2024071761. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1761.v1
APA Style
Wang, X., Wongpakaran, T., Pojanapotha, P., Chupradit, P., & Leung, K. C. Y. (2024). Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Chinese Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1761.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Wang, X., Priyanut Chupradit and Kelvin C Y Leung. 2024 "Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Chinese Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.1761.v1
Abstract
In China, preschool teachers have a significant influence on the development of young children aged 3-6. It is imperative to understand their mental health and the factors associated with it to inform policies, optimize their mental well-being, and support their job performance. This study aimed to investigate the factors contributing to anxiety symptoms among preschool teachers. A sample of 393 Chinese preschool teachers (279 females, 114 males) aged 21-56 completed online questionnaires collecting their socio-demographic and work-related information and assessing anxiety symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, personality traits, perceived stress, resilience, and inner strength. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses identified significant predictors of anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of anxiety symptoms among the studied cohort was found to be 12.2%. Statistically significant factors positively correlated with anxiety symptoms included objective work-related stress (B=0.149, p
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