This study involved examining the psychometric properties of the Tripartite Occupational Well-Being Scale (TOWBS) among a sample of 502 Australian teachers. The TOWBS (12 items) comprises three factors of subjective vitality, behavioral engagement, and professional growth. The TOWBS -- Short (3 items) assesses a broad factor of occupational…

As the teaching profession becomes more demanding and teachers' work conditions become increasingly challenging, recent reports have shown declining levels of teacher well-being. Past studies on teacher well-being mostly focused its associations with teacher- and school-related outcomes. However, less research has been conducted on the…

The study focus mainly on the cognizance of collective bargaining and its benefits in relation to teacher's welfare and working condition in public secondary school in Delta State, Nigeria. Two research questions were asked and answered in regard to the extent of awareness of Delta State public secondary school teachers of the principle of…

This study explores the relationship between teacher and student well-being in U.S. schools. Through a narrative inquiry methodological approach, it examines emergent themes from interviews of five diverse U.S. secondary teachers. Through the process of re-storying teachers' narratives, it presents five case studies and a cross-thematic analysis.…

Teachers' physical and mental well-being have deteriorated in recent decades due to the pressures and strains in the workplace. This research was designed to contribute to a better understanding of teachers' challenges and struggles in their daily practices and their relationships with the school leadership team, colleagues, and the community. The…

This study examined the relationship between psychological empowerment and three demographic variables of secondary educators in an urban public school in the State of Michigan. Psychological empowerment is traced historically from a concept in the business industry that focuses on customer service to a set of processes and sub-dimensions that…

Previous research identifies instructional program coherence as a school condition that has positive effects on student performance. This study investigates how instructional program coherence (IPC) operates as a social mechanism that supports teachers' psychological needs. We hypothesized that IPC would be positively related to teacher perceived…

This dissertation examines compassion fatigue (CF), secondary traumatic stress (STS), and burnout (BO) among Pennsylvania public school teachers and their intentions to leave the profession. It also explores the potential roles of compassion satisfaction (CS) and resilience while considering demographic and school characteristics. Survey data from…

Teacher directed violence (TDV) is characterised as damaging physical or verbal aggression directed towards teachers by students, parents, or colleagues. In this article the researchers explore the experiences of three secondary teachers in Western Australia who have experienced TDV. Given the limited sample size, this qualitative study employs an…

We examined relations of U.S. teachers' perceptions of mastery and performance goal structures to violence perpetrated against them before and during COVID-19. We hypothesized that perceptions of an instructional emphasis on mastery (i.e. mastery goal structure) would be related to lower levels of victimization, whereas perceptions of an emphasis…

Research is an integral part of the UCL's Early Career Framework (ECF) programme. This is the second report in a series of research publications from the UCL Centre for Educational Leadership-led project, The Impact of the ECF Programme on the Work Engagement, Wellbeing and Retention of Teachers: A Longitudinal Study, 2021-2026. ECF reform lies at…

This study aims to identify: (1) The effect of teacher welfare, self-sustaining development, job satisfaction, and teacher performance on the teaching professional attitude; (2) The effect of teacher welfare on self-development, job satisfaction, and teacher performance; (3) The effect of self-sustaining development on the professional attitude,…

Purpose: The present study aims to examine the moderation role of school culture attributes (individualism versus collectivism) in the relationship between paternalistic leadership and teacher commitment, mediated by teacher well-being. Design/methodology/approach: The data included 1,152 teachers across 104 schools in Türkiye using a multilevel…

The research problem for this study is that educators face increasing levels of stress that surpass other professions (Markan & Agrawal, 2022). This stress, unchecked, can lead to feelings of burnout, reduced self-efficacy, and affected mental health. These outcomes may impact student learning and mental health. Understanding practices that…

Given the recruitment and retention crisis within the teaching profession, it is essential that the factors contributing to this are examined. Studies suggest that there has been a general decline in teacher wellbeing since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and student conduct problems are known to be a key negative contributor to poor teacher…