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Results: This study found a positive relationship between flourishing
and work engagement (r = 0.55, p < 0.05; large effect). A negative
relationship was found between work stress and flourishing (r = -0.36,
p < 0.05; medium effect), work stress and work engagement (r = -
0.31, p < 0.05; medium effect). Social well-being (flourishing) is a
significant predictor of work stress. Role ambiguity (work stress),
vigour and dedication (work engagement) were significant predictors
of flourishing among others.
Implications: When employees have a sense of belonging, they do
significant work and are making sense of work procedures. They are
also likely to experience lower levels of work stress.
Conclusion: It was interesting to note that during the Covid-19
pandemic, role ambiguity alleviated work stress instead of increasing
it.
Keywords: COVID-19, work stress, work engagement, quantitative
research

14. Mutelo, S. M., Investigating the perceptions of teachers’
preparedness to teach through e-learning during COVID-19: A case
study
Background: As risk mitigation, the Ministry of Education, Arts, and
Culture (MoEAC) strived to implement e-learning as a solution for
teaching and learning during COVID-19. The focus on e-learning
highlighted existing inequalities in our school system, and the lack of
infrastructure led to major challenges in the implementation process.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of
teachers’ preparedness to teach through e-learning during the COVID-
19 lockdown.
Methodology: Not specified
Results: Teachers were positive toward the adoption of e-learning,
however, issues such as a lack of online content competence, teaching

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