Is Special Education Teaching in Ireland Stressful? Coping with Work-related Stress

Abstract

This article explores the concept of work-related stress amongst Special Education Teachers in Ireland. The aim of this research was to identify if work-related stress exists among SETs, and if it does exist, capture baseline data describing the issue. Using an exploratory mixed-methods approach, qualitative data was collected utilising a guided journaling group who explored personal accounts of WRS from Irish SETs in a range of settings.