The psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on South African school teachers
Abstract
Education falls under one of the vital services that was severely disrupted by the
psychological aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, international research
indicates that the pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health. The aim of this
study was to explore the psychological impact of COVID-19 on a sample of South African
school teachers, by investigating the levels of fear of COVID-19, anxiety, depression, and life
satisfaction within this cohort. In addition, this study aimed to investigate the role of egoresilience
and perceived social support as protective factors in mental health outcomes.