EMOTIONAL LABOR

Jul 24 2025EDUCATION

The Unseen Struggle: School Leaders and Their Daily Battles

School leaders in Türkiye are facing a silent crisis. They are constantly juggling emotions, which is taking a toll on their well-being. This isn't just about long hours or tough decisions. It's about the invisible work of managing feelings, both their own and those of others. This emotional labor is linked to a serious problem: burnout. Researchers wanted to unders...

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Nurses in Tehran: Handling Emotions During COVID-19

In June 2020, amidst the COVID-19 lockdown in Tehran, nurses found themselves grappling with a new challenge in their patient care: managing their own emotions. This study delved into how nurses were coping with this added stress during a crucial time. At the heart of the research was the concept of psychological hardiness. This is essentially a set of attitudes tha...

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