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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Psychol.
Sec. Educational Psychology
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1422709
This article is part of the Research Topic The Burnout Spectrum in Schools and Sports: Students, Teachers, Athletes, and Coaches at Risk View all articles

Gender Differences in Autonomic and Psychological Stress Responses Among Educators: A Heart Rate Variability and Psychological Assessment Study

Provisionally accepted
Andrea C. García Andrea C. García 1Estela Álvarez-Gallardo Estela Álvarez-Gallardo 1Pedro Belinchón Pedro Belinchón 1*Vicente J. Clemente-Suárez Vicente J. Clemente-Suárez 1,2
  • 1 European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
  • 2 University of the Coast, Barranquilla 080002 Colombia, South America, Colombia, American Samoa

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    This study explores the gender differences in psychological stress perception and autonomic modulation among teachers. Utilizing heart rate variability (HRV) as a measure of autonomic function and a suite of validated psychological tests, the study examines the discrepancies in stress, anxiety, burnout, and personality traits between male and female educators. Results indicate that despite higher reported levels of stress and anxiety, women demonstrate a higher HRV, suggesting a stronger parasympathetic response. These findings highlight the complex interplay between psychological stressors and physiological responses, emphasizing the need for gender-specific interventions in stress management within the educational sector. Implications for enhancing educators' well-being and performance through tailored strategies are discussed.

    Keywords: Gender Differences 1, Stress Perception 2, Heart Rate Variability 3, Educators 4, Autonomic Modulation 5, Psychological Assessment6

    Received: 24 Apr 2024; Accepted: 25 Sep 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 García, Álvarez-Gallardo, Belinchón and Clemente-Suárez. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Pedro Belinchón, European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain

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