Impact of Health Behavior on Work-related Stress on Teachers in Chinese Colleges

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to assess the influence of health behaviour on the psychological well- being, work stress, and emotional stability of college teachers in China. The study examines the impact of teachers' psychological well-being and emotional strength on their work-related stress. The study aims to fill the existing gaps in the current corpus of knowledge. Methods: To fulfil this objective, the data for this study was gathered from 876 teachers associated with 57 colleges in Mainland China. The confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling are assessed using the RStudio software with the lavaan package. Results: Findings show that health behaviour is a good predictor of psychological well-being, occupational stress, and emotional stability among college teachers in China. It has also been discovered that psychological well-being and emotional stability do not directly influence the job stress experienced by teachers. However, they do play a mediating role in the relationship between work stress and health behaviour. Conclusion: The research makes a significant theoretical contribution by establishing linkages that have not been previously identified in the existing body of knowledge. Essentially, this research suggests that enhancing the health behaviour of teachers can lead to improvements in their emotional stability, psychological wellness, and reduction of job stress. The research findings have significant implications for governmental initiatives aimed at enhancing teachers' effectiveness.