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Teacher Mental Health and District Employee Support in Rural Communities: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed Methods Study


Abstract Although existing research explores the need for mental health for students in P-12 schools, scholarship regarding mental health needs and support for teachers is lacking, particularly in rural contexts. This study used sequential exploratory mixed methods to explore mental health needs and support in school districts in a predominantly rural state. Analysis included qualitative survey data from P-12 teachers in school districts about how teaching impacts mental health, and a quantitative analysis of employee assistance programs in participant school districts. Findings demonstrated teachers struggling with mental health, and a lack of employee support available. Implications and exploration of district policy are discussed.
Authors Amanda C. DeDiego University of WyomingORCID , Barbara J. Hickman University of WyomingORCID , Amanda D. Tracy University of Wyoming , Tiffany Hunt University of Wyoming , Leslie S. Rush University of Wyoming , Jennifer D. Bays University of Wyoming , Kristy M. Palmer University of WyomingORCID , Mark A. Perkins University of WyomingORCID , Angela Lincoln University of Wyoming
Journal Info SAGE Publishing | Educational Policy
Publication Date 12/18/2024
ISSN 0895-9048
TypeKeyword Image article
Open Access closed Closed Access
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/08959048241305528
KeywordsKeyword Image Exploratory research (Score: 0.5023391) , School district (Score: 0.41569662)