measuring the occupational stress in pre-service early childhood teachers: a psychometric examination of the persian version of work-related behaviour patterns (p-avem)

Work-related behavior patterns toward stressor experiences reflect the staff's attitude toward their professional requirements. the work-related behavior experience patterns questionnaire (avem) has been developed to determine the work-related patterns of people in the face of job stress. the present study examined the psychometric properties of the persian version of the avem in pre-service early childhood teachers- student teachers who are enrolled in a teacher education program and working toward teacher certification (n=429, 59.67% female). the confirmatory factor analysis results showed an 11-factor structure resembling the original factor structure in the persian language. additionally, results showed that the persian version of the avem demonstrated high internal consistency and test-retest reliability. overall, the findings support the validity and reliability of the persian version of the avem, which can be used to assess work-related behavior and experience patterns. the avem can be used during pre-service teachers' education to evaluate the extent to which they report work behaviors associated with occupational stress and dissatisfaction. pre-service early childhood teachers who tend to feel overwhelmed and helpless in stressful work situations should be identified early so that they can be offered support.  work-related behavior patterns toward stressor experiences reflect the staff's attitude toward their professional requirements. the work-related behavior experience patterns questionnaire (avem) has been developed to determine the work-related patterns of people in the face of job stress. the present study examined the psychometric properties of the persian version of the avem in pre-service early childhood teachers- student teachers who are enrolled in a teacher education program and working toward teacher certification (n=429, 59.67% female). the confirmatory factor analysis results showed an 11-factor structure resembling the original factor structure in the persian language. additionally, results showed that the persian version of the avem demonstrated high internal consistency and test-retest reliability. overall, the findings support the validity and reliability of the persian version of the avem, which can be used to assess work-related behavior and experience patterns. the avem can be used during pre-service teachers' education to evaluate the extent to which they report work behaviors associated with occupational stress and dissatisfaction. pre-service early childhood teachers who tend to feel overwhelmed and helpless in stressful work situations should be identified early so that they can be offered support.