Perceived Stress, Basic Psychological Needs, and Quality of Life among Romanian School Counselors: A Mixed-Methods Study

Alina Mihaela Șeitan ()
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Alina Mihaela Șeitan: County Resource Center and Educational Assistance Brașov & Transilvania University of Brașov

Enformation Conference Proceedings Series, 2025, vol. 16, 74-88

Abstract: School counselors face daily complex situations, such as abuse, trauma, and the emotional and relational difficulties of students, as well as pressures from other educational actors (parents, teachers, and the wider school community). These factors can generate high levels of stress, reduce both professional and personal quality of life, and may even lead to suicidal thoughts. The present study investigates the relationship between perceived stress, the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, and quality of life among school counselors. A mixed-methods design was employed. The quantitative, correlational component included 43 school counselors from several counties, recruited through the Regional Centers for Resources and Educational Assistance. The qualitative component consisted of semi-structured interviews with three school counselors. Perceived stress was negatively associated with quality of life (r = -0.36, p

Keywords: school counselor; stress; basic psychological needs; quality of life; mixed-methods design. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.63467/alls16.art6

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