Review describes educators' strain and resilience in youth correctional facilities
A scoping review describes educators' psychological challenges and the personal and social resources linked with resilience, without testing a specific support programme.
Based on the published abstract. The full paper may contain additional methods, results and limitations.
The 30-second takeaway
The reviewed literature described demanding teaching environments alongside psychological strain. It also described educators drawing on personal and social resources to remain resilient. This is a map of reported experiences, rather than a test of a particular intervention, and it does not establish which forms of support improve educators' well-being.
6 of the 7 empirical studies came from the United States. The publication period is unspecified, and the abstract gives no participant totals, limiting assessment of how broadly the experiences apply.
What the review mapped
The synthesis grouped the literature around teaching challenges, psychological well-being, coping and resilience. Its focus was educators' experiences inside juvenile correctional facilities, so the findings concern a specific workplace and professional role.
Resources alongside adversity
Resilience appeared alongside adversity, with personal and social resources described as relevant. The abstract does not identify the resources in detail, quantify their effects or compare alternative ways of supporting staff.
The original publication
Psychological well-being and resilience experiences of educators teaching in juvenile correctional facilities: a scoping review.
Sifelani I, Tsabedze WF
Front Psychol · 2025
- PubMed ID
- 41608176
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