Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Examine the Relationship Between Childcare Teachers’ Stress, Classroom Behaviors, and Afterhours Professionalism Activities

While the issue of teacher stress is widely recognized, little is currently known about childcare teachers’ stress, its impact on teaching, and the relationship with professional activities. This study utilizes ecological momentary assessment (EMA) techniques with 50 early care teachers to examine the relationship between childcare teachers’ reported stress, positive teaching practices, and participation in evening professional activities...