Research Article

Examination of teachers' proactivity, psychological well-being and professional satisfaction

Volume: 6 Number: 2 September 30, 2024
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Examination of teachers' proactivity, psychological well-being and professional satisfaction

Abstract

The aim of the study was determined as: examining the proactivity, psychological well-being and professional satisfaction levels of teachers. In order to reach the determined purpose, relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. Within the scope of the determined purpose, firstly, it was examined whether there was a significant difference in terms of seniority, number of close friends, working in hometown/abroad, being a teacher/administrator, marital status. Secondly, it was investigated whether there is a significant relationship between proactivity, psychological well-being and professional satisfaction. The study group of the research consists of 162 teachers working in Kilis. "Abbreviated Proactivity Scale", "Psychological Well-being Scale", "Professional Satisfaction Scale" and "Personal Information Form" were used to collect data. Independent sample t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis were used to analyse the data. As a result of the study, positive significant relationships were found between proactivity, psychological well-being and occupational satisfaction variables. In terms of demographic variables, it was determined that proactivity differed according to seniority and number of close friends; psychological well-being differed according to number of close friends and being a teacher/administrator; and professional satisfaction differed according to seniority, number of close friends and working in hometown/abroad. There was no difference in any variable of the study according to marital status.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychological Counseling and Guidance (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 29, 2024

Publication Date

September 30, 2024

Submission Date

August 1, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 7, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Uygun, S., & Murat, M. (2024). Examination of teachers’ proactivity, psychological well-being and professional satisfaction. Ahmet Keleşoğlu Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 6(2), 130-155. https://doi.org/10.38151/akef.2024.135