Predictors of psychological well-being among high school teachers: A cross-sectional study from Southern India
Assessment of psychological well-being among high school teachers from Southern India
Abstract
Title of the article:
Predictors of psychological well-being among high school teachers: A cross-sectional study from Southern India
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.
Key words
Psychological well-being, work-life balance, high school teachers
Key messages
An increase in the protective factors increased the level of psychological wellbeing.
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