Exploring English Language Instructors’ Perspectives and Practices on Teacher Well-being


DEMİR B.

International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, cilt.9, sa.3, ss.1491-1510, 2024 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s41042-024-00178-x
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1491-1510
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: English language instructors, Positive psychology, Teacher well-being
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This qualitative research study investigates the perceptions of 104 English language instructors regarding the interplay between well-being and mental health within the context of higher education. The study employs content analysis to analyze responses gathered through semi-structured interviews adopted from O’Brien and Guiney (2019). The analysis of the collected data reveals a unanimous consensus among respondents that a profound link exists between well-being and mental health. English language instructors consistently emphasized the pivotal role of positive relationships in the workplace as the primary source of well-being. These findings underscore the significance of fostering a supportive and collegial atmosphere in the academic environment to enhance the overall well-being of instructors. Additionally, a majority of the participants expressed agreement with the notion that socialization and dedicating time for self-care constitute effective strategies for promoting well-being. This aspect of the study highlights the importance of both interpersonal connections and self-care practices as essential components of maintaining well-being among English language instructors in higher education. This research contributes valuable insights to the ongoing discourse surrounding staff well-being in higher education and emphasizes the need for institutions to prioritize initiatives that foster positive workplace relationships and encourage self-care practices to promote the overall well-being and mental health of instructors.