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Has the mental health and wellbeing of teachers in England changed over time? New evidence from three datasets

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents the first empirical evidence on long-run trends in teacher mental health and wellbeing in England. We find that, although there has been a recent rise in mental health problems reported by teachers in England, this is mirrored by workers in other professions – with little evidence of a simultaneous change in levels of personal wellbeing. Our conclusion is therefore that the mental health and personal wellbeing of teachers in England has remained broadly stable over the last 20 years, though this group may be more likely to report such problems now than previously.

Source: Oxford Review of Education

DOI: 10.1080/03054985.2021.1902795

Authors: John Jerrim, Sam Sims, Hannah Taylor, Rebecca Allen

Institutions: University College London, University of Oxford

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Health and Burnout

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Nuffield Foundation