Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia
Universally, the educational systems are undergoing restructuring and transformations. The role of teachers has increased following this reformation and experiencing growing pressure to perform. Given that the nature of the teaching profession is both challenging and rewarding, it is vital to unders...
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| author | Chan, Siaw Leng Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Lim, Fong Peng |
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| description | Universally, the educational systems are undergoing restructuring and transformations. The role of teachers has increased following this reformation and experiencing growing pressure to perform. Given that the nature of the teaching profession is both challenging and rewarding, it is vital to understand teachers' psychological well-being to support the mental health of this population. This study aimed to understand better the subjective perspectives regarding the contributor factors to psychological well-being among teachers. A consensual qualitative research approach was adopted in this study by collecting data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interviews are used to understand the participants' narrative descriptions in-depth and uncover the meaning of their experiences, beliefs, and values. Seven Malaysian teachers were recruited from local school settings through purposive sampling. Data analysis involved an open-coding process in deriving themes from the participants' responses. Findings revealed five themes that indicate contributor factors for psychological well-being: positive attitudes, spiritual convictions, family and friends' support, personal growth, and personal responsibility. The practical implications of teachers' psychological well-being, mental health and psychotherapy practice, and future research were also discussed in this work. |
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| spelling | upm-965292023-01-11T08:28:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96529/ Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia Chan, Siaw Leng Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Lim, Fong Peng Universally, the educational systems are undergoing restructuring and transformations. The role of teachers has increased following this reformation and experiencing growing pressure to perform. Given that the nature of the teaching profession is both challenging and rewarding, it is vital to understand teachers' psychological well-being to support the mental health of this population. This study aimed to understand better the subjective perspectives regarding the contributor factors to psychological well-being among teachers. A consensual qualitative research approach was adopted in this study by collecting data through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interviews are used to understand the participants' narrative descriptions in-depth and uncover the meaning of their experiences, beliefs, and values. Seven Malaysian teachers were recruited from local school settings through purposive sampling. Data analysis involved an open-coding process in deriving themes from the participants' responses. Findings revealed five themes that indicate contributor factors for psychological well-being: positive attitudes, spiritual convictions, family and friends' support, personal growth, and personal responsibility. The practical implications of teachers' psychological well-being, mental health and psychotherapy practice, and future research were also discussed in this work. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2021 Article PeerReviewed Chan, Siaw Leng and Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin and Lim, Fong Peng (2021) Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11 (17). 166 - 175. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/11399/Contributor-Factors-for-Psychological-Well-Being-A-Qualitative-Study-of-Teachers-Perspective-in-Malaysia 10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i17/11399 |
| spellingShingle | Chan, Siaw Leng Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Lim, Fong Peng Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia |
| title | Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia |
| title_full | Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia |
| title_short | Contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in Malaysia |
| title_sort | contributor factors for psychological well-being: a qualitative study of teachers' perspective in malaysia |
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