Increasingly, many teachers see their roles encompassing not only teaching specific content and mentoring students, but also functioning as front-line social workers. This Digest examines factors that may influence teacher morale and offers suggestions for preserving or restoring morale. Administrative support and leadership, good student behavior, a positive school atmosphere, and teacher autonomy are working conditions associated with higher teacher satisfaction. Parental support and teachers' perceptions of students and student learning are also important influences on teacher morale. (Contains 16 references.) (MLH)