Mental health and emotional ties in teachers, workers and university administrators

Abstract

ABSTRACT In recent years, the concept of "psychological well-being," encompassing proper functioning and balance in the emotional, psychological, and social aspects, has been recognized as a determining factor in the progress of different societies. The aim of this study focuses on analyzing the significance of mental health and emotional connections among teachers, workers, and administrative staff in Ibero-American university settings. The research method employed was based on an updated bibliographic document review from 2018 to 2023 using databases such as PsycINFO, Medline Plus, EBSCO, Scielo, Psicodoc, PsycArticles, and major institutional postgraduate repositories, obtaining 60 publications, from which 22 scientific articles and doctoral theses were selected. The results identified that technological advancements, population growth in various societies, and the increasing number of enrolled students in higher education have led to heightened levels of stress among individuals working in higher education environments. It is concluded that among the identified phenomena, pressures associated with work and its connection to teaching responsibilities, personal interactions in university settings, organizational structures of higher education institutions, the demand for creativity and proactivity, as well as the continuous focus on academic processes, combined with the lack of interest from some students in learning, are key factors triggering work-related stress in professors, administrative staff, and employees linked to university environments.