@article{article_1642579, title={TEACHING PROFESSION IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE HAPPY TEACHER AND SELF-EFFICACY}, journal={EUropean Journal of Managerial Research (EUJMR)}, volume={9}, pages={23–41}, year={2025}, DOI={10.62666/eujmr.1642579}, author={Fidan, Mustafa}, keywords={Yapay Zeka, Öz-yeterlilik, Mutluluk, Öğretmen.}, abstract={This study investigates the relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and their happiness levels. This study, based on the relational survey model, was conducted with data collected from 443 teachers. In the study, teachers’ self-efficacy perceptions about AI technologies and their general happiness levels were evaluated. The findings show that teachers who feel competent in using AI technology experience higher levels of professional satisfaction and happiness. The study emphasises that the changing nature of education, especially with the increasing use of online and digital tools, requires teachers to adopt and adapt to new technologies. Thus, artificial intelligence tools are envisaged as assistants supporting the teaching profession. The results show that Technological Skills and Comfort dimensions have the strongest effects on teachers’ happiness. Therefore, it is of great importance to provide support and training programmes to increase teachers’ digital competencies. The study also emphasises that teachers’ digital competences are not only limited to technical skills, but also contribute to their overall well-being. The findings encourage the integration of AI-based tools into teachers’ professional development processes to promote sustainable transformations in education. Future research is recommended to examine the impact of AI on teachers’ well-being and professional development.}, number={16}, publisher={Himmet KARADAL}