Educar es todo launches the I National Study on the state of mind of teachers in Spain and reveals very worrying data
The I National Study on the Mood of Teachers in Spain, an initiative that Scientia School has led together with Educar es todo and Éxito educativo and Universidad UDIMA, provides worrying data that show that the situation of teachers can be greatly improved. This study, in which more than 3,800 teachers from all over Spain and all non-university educational stages participated, sheds light on the self-perception of teachers in relation to the factors that influence their teaching work and their state of mind, providing a deep insight into the educational reality in our country.
The study reveals alarming figures on the state of mind of teachers in Spain, as 38.4% of teachers perceive themselves to be in an emotional state that could be associated with moderate or severe depression. In this context, 39.9% of teachers with less than 15 years of experience show behaviors that can be associated with symptoms of moderate or moderate-severe depression.
This disturbing state of mind has an impact on their teaching work, as stated by 80% of teachers, who believe that it has a considerable influence on their professional work, highlighting the close relationship between the emotional well-being of education professionals and their performance in the classroom.
Main obstacles
Among the challenges to exercising their profession, more than 50% of respondents say that the main ones are bureaucratic and legislative, highlighting the need to simplify administrative procedures in the educational context.
Also disturbing is the fact that 60% of teachers feel that their professional work is not valued by society and lacks social recognition, and more than 80% would be willing to change their workplace, reflecting a high level of dissatisfaction.
Possible solutions
It is worth highlighting the importance of continuous training in teaching morale, since more than 75% of teachers consider it to be a very motivating element in their work, while nearly 30% do not feel sufficiently trained. In addition, 90% of teachers consider that simplifying bureaucratic processes is essential to maintain their motivation.
This study provides valuable insight into the reality of teachers in Spain, identifying critical challenges that must be addressed to improve working conditions and, ultimately, the quality of education in our country.
For more information on the full results of the study, you can visit www.animoprofes.es.
