Impact of Educational Technology on Teacher Stress and Anxiety: A Literature Review

José-María Fernández-Batanero, Pedro Román-Graván, Miguel-María Reyes-Rebollo and Marta Montenegro-Rueda
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José-María Fernández-Batanero: Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
Pedro Román-Graván: Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
Miguel-María Reyes-Rebollo: Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain
Marta Montenegro-Rueda: Department of Teaching and Educational Organization, University of Seville, 41013 Seville, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: Educational technology has become an increasingly important element for improving the teaching and learning process of students. To achieve these goals, it is essential that teachers have the skills they need to be able to introduce technology into their teaching practice. However, this is often overwhelming and stressful for many of them. The aim of this review was to find out how research on teacher stress and anxiety associated with the use of educational technology was proceeding. A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines through the following bibliographic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Sixteen articles were found from the review. The main findings show that teachers present high levels of anxiety or stress due to their use of educational technology in the classroom. Among the conclusions, the need for research on different strategies to prevent the emergence of these anxiety and stress symptoms in teachers stands out.

Keywords: educational technology; teacher burnout; anxiety disorders; mental health; review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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