The Impact of Covid-19 on the Overall Well-Being of Teachers: A Quantitative Analysis

Overview: This presentation will discuss a quantitative study conducted to explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the overall well-being of teachers in the United States. Implications emphasizing the role of clinical social workers in advocating for change among teachers and various essential workers during Covid-19 will be discussed.Proposal text: This presentation will highlight the ways in which the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the overall well-being of teachers in the United States. The research study to be presented investigated the relationship between Covid-19 and the following variables: 1) Social Media; 2) Spirituality; 3) Mental Health; 4) Burnout; 5) Hope; and 6) Substance Use. Data were collected by administering a survey that was advertised on a Facebook group entitled, Teaching During Covid-19. A convenience sample of 243 respondents was obtained out of over 133,000 group members.
Findings indicate that there is a statistically significant relationship between the following variables prior to and since the Covid-19 began: 1) Social media exposure and mental health; 2) Mental health symptoms; 3) Rates of burnout; 4) Levels of hope, and 5) Spirituality. Results demonstrate that there is not a statistically significant difference in substance use prior to and since Covid-19 began. Stressors faced by teachers have been exacerbated by additional demands as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presenters will emphasize how the results from this study provide further insight and understanding regarding how to improve sustainability, resiliency, and ensure healthy overall well-being while serving as frontline workers.