Giftedness is a lifelong journey; gifted adult workers need specific career counselling. The Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development enhances the value of positive psychological resources for gifted and talented workers to sustain them in their careers and life projects. The study implemented a latent profile analysis (LPA) in…

Trajectories of perceived stress from the transition to adulthood (age 25), during young adulthood (age 32), and into midlife (ages 43 and 50) were examined with four waves of longitudinal survey data (N = 688; 49% female, 37% with a university degree, 86% White). We explored how between- and within-person variation in perceived stress was…

Drawing on the "top-down" view of life satisfaction, this study investigates the influence of employee career resilience on life satisfaction and examines mediating effects of indicators of career success (i.e., salary, job level, job satisfaction) and work-related well-being (i.e., work stress) on this relationship. Data were collected…

Youth well-being is of central importance, now, perhaps more than ever before. In the wake of the covid pandemic, youth need emotional support and connection throughout the academic year and summer months. Camp is a primary method of summer programming in America and thus may be an important conduit for mental, emotional, social, and spiritual…

Teacher well-being is a stimulating topic frequently appearing in studies over long periods. Teachers are typically exposed to stress that, when addressed, can lead to low morale and positively impact their work. This study examined the relationship between job satisfaction and well-being among preschool teachers in Selangor. We used a…

Snark is a form of verbal aggression that uses humor to diminish a victim. The present study explored predictors of U.S. teachers' use of snark in the classroom. Kindergarten-12th grade teachers (N = 516) self-reported on their social and emotional competencies (i.e., perspective taking, forgiveness, mindfulness, expressive suppression, and…

This study explored the thoughts of emerging adults with Down syndrome on quality of life and subjective well-being. Eight 22-year-olds participated in interviews. Data was analysed with content analysis. Four themes were revealed: Work based on interest and capability, having an active and social leisure life, a safe place to live and the use of…

This explanatory sequential mixed methods study examined factors relating to principal job demands, resources, satisfaction, well-being, and joy. The study investigated the relationship between the experienced duties of principals and the feelings of joy and satisfaction obtained. A literature review evidenced that a new generation of research…

The impact of work-life balance is imposing a significant strain on faculty in higher education. Much of the literature suggests faculty are not satisfied with their jobs and do not feel a sense of belonging, and the results show negative impacts on faculty well-being. Results from a 2015 Gallup survey of faculty workplace engagement showed…

Teachers have a critical role in the fulfillment of educational objectives. One of the fundamental factors affecting teachers while doing their demanding job is their subjective well-being state. This study investigates the subjective well-being of high-school teachers in terms of work engagement and work-related need satisfaction. The mediator…

This study delved into the intricate dynamics that shape the well-being and professional growth of human service college students, with a particular focus on the interconnectedness of wellness, professional identity development (PID), and compassion satisfaction, while considering both personal and academic dimensions. The study employed…

Trainee distress and burnout continue to be serious concerns for educational programs in medicine, prompting the implementation of numerous interventions. Although an expansive body of literature suggests that the experience of meaning at work is critical to professional wellbeing, relatively little attention has been paid to how this might be…

The sustainability of the U.S. public education teaching workforce is at risk, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during and after which teachers have experienced increasing demands and attrition. The current study surveyed 513 K-12 teachers. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the Resources to Appraisal-Mediated…

According to research done in South Africa, there is an increasing worry about the wellness of academic staff members, with many of them reporting high levels of stress and burnout. Heavy workloads, a lack of resources, and an unsatisfactory work-life balance are just a few factors that studies have identified as leading to poor well-being. Low…

The problem addressed in this study is most research shows the transition to remote work has negatively affected the well-being of higher education administrators required to work from home since the coronavirus pandemic. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the experiences of higher education administrators working from home…