Self-efficacy and stress of staff managing challenging behaviours of people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- CUDRÉ-MAUROUX Annick
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 39(3), September 2011, pp.181-189.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Professional caregivers have been shown to experience high levels of stress when they have to face challenging behaviours in children with learning disabilities. The role of self-efficacy has been found to affect the stress levels of professional caregivers in such situations. This short study explored the relationship between self-efficacy and stressful situations through a qualitative research design. Semi-structured interviews were help with a small number of professional caregivers. Theoretical indicators of self-efficacy regarding particular stress stages were identified in a categorical analysis. A case study method was used to promote ecological data and enhance understanding of various influencing factors. Findings suggest the importance of adequate measures of self-efficacy regarding its usage in varying contexts. Different forms of self-efficacy related to the coping process for professional caregivers are suggested. Implications for practice are discussed.
- Subject terms:
- learning disabilities, stress, carers, challenging behaviour, care workers, children;
- Content type:
- research
- Location(s):
- Switzerland
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1468-3156
- ISSN print:
- 1354-4187