Navigating the Coronavirus Crisis: A Narrative Study of International Educators’ Wellness

Abstract

Despite the importance that international educators place on the health and safety of students, not enough attention is given to the wellness of professionals during crises. This narrative study explored how the response to COVID-19 affected the wellness of six international educators. We found that the changes to professional social relationships, new challenges faced throughout a long-term pandemic, and uncertainty about the future affected the wellness of the participants in myriad ways.

Acknowledgments

As we navigated through this research study, we lost Terry Doughty (Jeremy's father), Jennalee Doughty (Jeremy's sister), and Phil Belvill (Kerry's father). Remember that wellness transcends professional contexts. Your colleagues experience layers of grief, stress, and anxiety in personal contexts, as well. We dedicate this study to Terry, Jennalee, and Phil.

Disclosure Statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).