Uncovering common stressful factors and coping strategies among childcare providers

Jennifer J. Baumgartner; Russell L. Carson; Loredana Apavaloaie; Costas Tsouloupas

doi:10.1007/s10566-009-9079-5

Uncovering common stressful factors and coping strategies among childcare providers

Jennifer J. Baumgartner, Russell L. Carson, Loredana Apavaloaie, Costas Tsouloupas

Louisiana State University

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	239-251
Number of pages	13
Journal	Child and Youth Care Forum
Volume	38
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-009-9079-5
Publication status	Published - Oct 2009

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Childcare provider work stress
Coping strategies
Focus group interviews

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