Chris Karbownik, Emory University - Effects of student composition on their teacher’s mental health

Title: Effects of student composition on their teacher’s mental health

Abstract: We study the effects of student characteristics on teacher's sick leave and mental health in Sweden. We find that exposure to observably “better off” students lowers the likelihood that a teacher takes a sick leave longer than two weeks. The effects are more pronounced for sick leaves related to mental health and burnout. Effects are somewhat larger in lower-secondary schools and much larger for younger teachers.

Presenter:  Chris Karbownik, Emory University

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