Fear of Covid-19, Self-efficacy as a Mediating factor and Mental Well-being Among School Teachers

Abstract

With self-efficacy serving as an intermediary variable, this study intends to investigate the connection between teachers' mental well-being (MWB) and their anxiety of COVID-19. A total of 107 teachers were recruited from different schools in Faisalabad and Lahore City. The data were collected using validated questionnaires measuring fear, self-efficacy and mental well-being. Fear of the coronavirus (COVID-) 19 Scale, was used. The model 2 revealed that the decreased (B = 0.27, 95% CI [-0.49, -0.05], SE B = 0.11, = -0.21, t (104) = -2.45, p =.01). Teachers aged 21 to 30 reported higher average fears (M = 20.88, SD = 5.66) than those aged 31 to 40 and 41 to 50. Findings from this research helps for interventions to improve teacher self-efficacy and support their mental health during times of crisis.