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https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v27i4.6568
Professional Stress and Work Motivation among Croatian Preschool Educators
Ana Mirosavljević
orcid.org/0000-0002-2892-6548
; University of Slavonski Brod, The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Nevenka Maras
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education
Paula Jicha
; University of Slavonski Brod, The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
The research analyzes professional stress and work motivation among educators
in preschool institutions in the Republic of Croatia. An online survey study was
conducted with a sample of 130 educators from 18 Croatian counties. The aim was
to examine the relationship between the frequency of stress and work motivation,
as well as to determine the correlation between years of work experience and
motivation. The results indicate an exceptionally strong negative correlation between
the frequency of stress and work motivation (r = -.94), with stress accounting for
88.1 % of the variance in motivation. A linear increase in motivation was confirmed
with years of work experience. Educators contemplating a career change exhibit
significantly lower motivation (Cohen’s d = -2.91). Positive relationships with
colleagues are associated with lower frequency of stress (r = -.86). The research
highlights the issue of burnout syndrome and the need for a systematic approach
to safeguarding the mental health and job satisfaction of educators.
Ključne riječi
burnout syndrome; job satisfaction; organizational commitment; teacher attrition; work-life balance
Hrčak ID:
346047
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.12.2025.
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