Dr Jude Uzodinma Ofoegbu, Dr Sylvia Victor Ovat, Dr Anthony P. Effiom, Dr Eke Ogbu Eke & Gabriel Osang Ojie
Abstract
This study investigated coping strategies employed by teacher educators to manage work-related stress and its perceived impact on their emotional well-being. The entire academic staff of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, formed the population of the study. The sample of the study is 421 academic staff of school of Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri. The study utilized a descriptive survey design; and a questionnaire titled “Teachers-educator Questionnaire on Perception regarding Lecturers’ Work-Related Stress Management Technique and Emotional Well-being” was used for data collection. It has reliability coefficient of 0.79 determined through Cronbach alpha method. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation in answering the research questions. The findings revealed, among others, that teacher educators employed a range of coping techniques, including emotional regulation, social support, and effective workload management, to navigate the challenges of their profession. The recommendations include promoting positive coping strategies through workshops, introducing mindfulness practices into professional development programmes, enhancing institutional support, conducting longitudinal studies for a deeper understanding, and fostering collaborative efforts between educational institutions, professional organizations, and mental health experts.