ANALYZING THE LEISURE ACTIVITIES FROM THE WORK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS

Authors : Szilvia Jagodicsné SZŐKE, Ilona KARÁCSONY, Mónika FERENCZY

Pages : 31-48

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Publication Date : 2023-05-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Our research focused on assessing the leisure time of early childhood educators and the adverse factors that come from their work, as well as the relationship between these factors. Quantitative, cross-sectional research was conducted on an online Hungarian language profession-specific platform. Non-random, convenience sampling was used to interview early childhood educators working 40 hours per week insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=279);. Our data collection was carried out using standard insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CD-RISK-10, WBI-5); and self-designed questions. For our analysis we used correlation analysis, -test, ANOVA test KruskalWallis test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p≤0.05);. Almost 2/5 of respondents felt they did not have enough free time, more often those who were in a relationship insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05); and those with lower education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Activities and their co-occurrence with other forms of leisure activities were associated with higher levels of resilience insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);, while feelings of well-being were increased by active and experiential forms of regeneration insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Among the forms of leisure activities the exercise insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(running, walking, swimming, gymnastics);, while in case of experiential activities the time spent with friends and family, and creative activities - crafts significantly influenced the resilience insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05); , and the feeling of wellbeing insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);, but cultural experiences also had a positive effect on latter area insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. Increases in both well-being and resilience were associated with lower levels Karacsony, I.; Szoke, S.J..; Ferenczy, M.. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2023); Analyzing the leisure activities from the work of early childhood educators International Journal of Quality in Education of perceived job strain insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. The mean of these pressures was higher for those who perceived they did not have enough leisure time insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. In case of more frequent presence of experience activities the burden of working days is less tiring insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p<0.05);. The profession of early childhood educator is also accompanied by orkloads, which can be reduced mainly by the regular presence of a variety of leisure activities and their combination, which leading to a better general well-being and more flexible adaptation in daily life.
Keywords : Early childhood educator, leisure, mental well being, workload

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