Understanding Teacher Well-Being Through the Lens of the Job Demands-Resources Model

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Wednesday 9:45am
  In Poster Session: Exploring Teacher and Leader Well-Being

Abstract

Teacher well-being is crucial for effective teaching and student success. Building on existing research on various drivers influencing teacher well-being, this study employed the Job Demands-Resources model as the framework to explore the relationship between teacher well-being and its antecedents. A meta-analysis synthesized the overall effects of job and personal demands and resources on teacher well-being from different perspectives. The results showed that job resources were positively related to well-being, while job demands were negatively associated. Personal resources also demonstrated a positive relationship, but no significant correlation was found between personal demands and well-being due to limited data. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of key drivers influencing teachers’ mental health.

Authors

• Yingxiu Li, The Education University of Hong Kong

• Junjun Chen, Education University of Hong Kong

• Junying Lu, The Education University of Hong Kong

• Xiang Wang, Hong Kong Baptist University