Research Article

Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers

Volume: 15 Number: 1 February 3, 2026

Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between special education teachers' resilience and various factors, including gender, income level, professional experience, school administration support, partner compatibility, and student disability levels. The study was undertaken with 329 special education instructors stationed in Istanbul, using a relational survey model. Data were gathered through a personal information form and the Brief Resilience Scale and analyzed using Pearson Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The findings reveal that teachers with lower incomes tend to have lower psychological resilience, while those who receive strong administrative support and have better partner compatibility in the workplace demonstrate higher resilience. Educators engaging with learners exhibiting mild impairments manifest greater tenacity compared to those instructing pupils with moderate to profound disabilities. In contrast, gender and professional experience do not significantly influence psychological resilience. Regression analysis results indicate that the examined variables collectively explain 59 percent of the variance in resilience levels. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing administrative support, fostering collaboration among teachers, and implementing psychological support programs, particularly for educators working with students with severe disabilities. Future studies should incorporate expanded sample sizes and longitudinal research approaches to cultivate a more nuanced comprehension of this subject.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychological Counseling and Guidance (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

February 3, 2026

Submission Date

March 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 6, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 1

APA
Topuz, İ., & Aslan, O. (2026). Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, 15(1), 306-316. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1649671
AMA
1.Topuz İ, Aslan O. Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers. BUEFAD. 2026;15(1):306-316. doi:10.14686/buefad.1649671
Chicago
Topuz, İrem, and Olcan Aslan. 2026. “Examining Various Variables As Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15 (1): 306-16. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1649671.
EndNote
Topuz İ, Aslan O (February 1, 2026) Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15 1 306–316.
IEEE
[1]İ. Topuz and O. Aslan, “Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers”, BUEFAD, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 306–316, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.14686/buefad.1649671.
ISNAD
Topuz, İrem - Aslan, Olcan. “Examining Various Variables As Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 15/1 (February 1, 2026): 306-316. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1649671.
JAMA
1.Topuz İ, Aslan O. Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers. BUEFAD. 2026;15:306–316.
MLA
Topuz, İrem, and Olcan Aslan. “Examining Various Variables As Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, vol. 15, no. 1, Feb. 2026, pp. 306-1, doi:10.14686/buefad.1649671.
Vancouver
1.İrem Topuz, Olcan Aslan. Examining Various Variables as Predictors of Resilience in Special Education Teachers. BUEFAD. 2026 Feb. 1;15(1):306-1. doi:10.14686/buefad.1649671

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