GENETICS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO DEPRESSION AMONG TEACHERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION

Authors

  • Dr. Mariagoretti Ijeoma Obiakor Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Author
  • Dr. Nnenna Winifred Chukwu Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Author
  • Dr. Gladys O. Chime Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Author

Keywords:

Genetic, Depression, Mental Health, Stressors and Teaching Profession

Abstract

This paper explores the genetic basis of susceptibility to depression among teachers, examining how genetic predisposition can influence mental health outcomes in this profession. It discusses the unique stressors that teachers face, the role of genetic factors in mental health, and the broader implications for the teaching profession, including the impact on student outcomes, teacher retention, and the need for supportive interventions.

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2025-05-26

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): FEB-MAR

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GENETICS AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO DEPRESSION AMONG TEACHERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION. (2025). International Nexus Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 1(1), 114-124. https://inmrj.org/index.php/nexus/article/view/9

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