Predictors of psychological well-being among high school teachers: A cross-sectional study from Southern India

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2020-12-31

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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2020.v32i04.019

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Psychological well-being, work-life balance, high school teachers

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Vol. 32 No. 4 (2020)

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  • chinthana Rajesh Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
  • Lena Ashok Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3319-3075
  • Chythra R Rao Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4016-2683
  • Veena Kamath Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
  • Asha Kamath Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
  • Varalakshmi Chandra Sekaran Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3319-3075

Abstract

Background: Well-being is increasingly emerging as an important determinant of teacher effectiveness. Aim and objective: To assess the predictors of psychological well-being in Southern India. Settings and design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 460 high school teachers from government and private schools in Udupi district. Methods and materials: Ryff’s psychological well-being scale (1989) was used. Statistical analysis used: Predictors were identified using logistic regression and p<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant Results: Autonomy, personal growth, positive relations, purpose in life and self-acceptance emerged as predictors of psychological well-being. Age predicted the subdomain of autonomy; number and age of children predicted environmental mastery; gender, monthly income and travelling time of teachers predicted the subdomain of self-acceptance among teachers. Conclusion: Teachers are an important resource whose psychological well-being has not received the attention it is due. An intervention program designed to fit their felt needs may be a step in the right direction.

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Rajesh chinthana, Ashok L, Rao CR, Kamath V, Kamath A, Chandra Sekaran V. Predictors of psychological well-being among high school teachers: A cross-sectional study from Southern India. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 31 [cited 2022 Oct. 4];32(4):722-6. Available from: https://iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/1876

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