Teachers’ mental health: A mixed-method study on spirituality, well-being, and distress in the workplace

Aziz, Rahmat ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1094-0501 (2024) Teachers’ mental health: A mixed-method study on spirituality, well-being, and distress in the workplace. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 6 (3). pp. 232-239. ISSN 1302-7840

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Abstract

The article extends previous research with a dual-model approach to assessing the relationship between teachers’ spirituality and mental health in the workplace. Mental health is defined as a high level of psychological well-being and a low level of psychological distress. The mixed methods study surveyed junior and senior high school teachers in East Java, Indonesia. Quantitative data were collected from 117 teachers, while qualitative data were collected from nine teachers. Quantitative data was collected through a spirituality and mental health scale, while qualitative data was collected through interviews. The analysis was performed using statistical analysis and thematic analysis. The results indicated a significant relationship between spirituality and mental health in individuals with a high mental health profile (R=.450, p=<.005), while the analysis results on other profiles were not significant. The profile of high mental illness (R=.185, p= >.005), low mental illness (R=.215, p= >.005), low mental health (R=.098, p= >.005). The three strategies teachers to develop mental health were being grateful for all gifts, building the meaning of work as a teacher, and being patient in dealing with problems at work. The findings indicate that spirituality has a more significant influence on teachers with good mental health. Educational institutions should develop programs that support teachers' spirituality and psychological well-being holistically.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Psychological distress; psychological well-being; spirituality, teachers’ mental health
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1399 Other Education > 139999 Education not elsewhere classified 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170103 Educational Psychology 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Psychology
Depositing User:	Dr, Rahmat Aziz, M.Si
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2024 14:59

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