Cultivating the Psychological Well-Being of Early-Childhood Education Teachers: the Importance of Quality Work Life

Alan Chi Keung Cheung (), Grace Chih Nuo Chao (), Elaine Lau (), Angel Nga Man Leung () and Harold Chui ()
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Alan Chi Keung Cheung: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
Grace Chih Nuo Chao: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
Elaine Lau: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
Angel Nga Man Leung: The Education University of Hong Kong
Harold Chui: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2022, vol. 17, issue 3, No 16, 1533-1553

Abstract: Abstract With the increasing concern in school teachers’ well-being and growing focus on the early childhood education sector in recent years, the present study explored the factors that contribute to the psychological well-being of kindergarten teachers in Hong Kong. Based on a sample of 459 kindergarten teachers in Hong Kong, the authors demonstrated that teachers’ psychological well-being was strongly determined by their self-belief, which were contributed by their relationship with colleagues, and their positivity in attitude towards life and work. The authors further demonstrated that teachers’ self-belief was influenced by their perception of the school culture. Implications for establishing a positive attitude in kindergarten teachers and enhancing their psychological well-being were discussed.

Keywords: Positive education; School culture; Well-being; Self-beliefs; Early childhood education (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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