Teacher Well-Being as a Foundation for Performance: Linking Psychological Health to Educational Outcomes

Sarah  Mufti; Ali  Akbar; Nimra  Suleman

doi:10.63056/

Authors

Sarah Mufti PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan Author
Ali Akbar Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan Author
Nimra Suleman Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/

Keywords:

psychological well-being, job performance, workplace satisfaction, gender differences

Abstract

This research investigated the correlation between psychological well-being and professional performance in teachers employed in public and private schools. Psychological well-being, which comprises feelings of happiness, contentment and the ability to manage pressure, is one of the most important predictors of employee performance in the workplace. 200 teachers from Chak Jano Chalan village and Gujarat city participated in this study with a cross-sectional research design. Standardized questionnaires assessed mental well-being and work performance, while minimal demographic information was acquired. There was a significant positive correlation between psychological well-being and work performance indicated in the results. There was a difference according to gender, type of school, residence, education and socioeconomic status. Research highlights the importance of promoting psychological well-being to help teachers’ performance as well as job satisfaction in workplaces.