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Resilience was the strongest buffer against stress among academic staff

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Research area:PsychologyCOVID-19 and Mental HealthCoping (psychology)

What the study found

Resilience was the strongest predictor of lower perceived stress among academic staff during the shift to emergency remote teaching. The study also found moderate stress levels alongside relatively strong coping resources.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that coping during institutional crisis should be understood as a multilevel resource process. They emphasize resilience as central to supporting adaptation during the transition to emergency remote teaching.

What the researchers tested

The study used a convergent parallel mixed-methods design at a multicultural teacher-training college in Israel. Quantitative data from 83 faculty members included measures of perceived stress, resilience, self-efficacy, social-emotional competencies, and digital skills, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 academics.

What worked and what didn't

In the regression analysis, resilience was the most robust predictor of lower stress. Self-efficacy, social-emotional competencies, and digital skills did not show significant independent effects, while women reported lower resilience and prior online teaching experience was associated with lower stress and higher resilience.

What to keep in mind

The qualitative findings included culturally nuanced coping narratives, but the authors say these should be interpreted cautiously because the qualitative sample was modest. The abstract does not describe other limitations.

Key points

  • Resilience was the strongest predictor of lower perceived stress.
  • Academic staff reported moderate stress levels and relatively strong coping resources.
  • Self-efficacy, social-emotional competencies, and digital skills did not have significant independent effects in the regression analysis.
  • Women reported lower resilience, and prior online teaching experience was linked to lower stress and higher resilience.
  • The qualitative interviews suggested a role for self-awareness, relational support, and institutional professional training.

Disclosure

Research title:
Resilience was the strongest buffer against stress among academic staff
Publication date:
2026-03-29
DOI:
10.20897/apjes/18266
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