Exploring Psychological Well-being of Indonesian Pre-service English Teachers as Non-native Speakers

Sya'idah, Ifa Maghfirotus and Rohmana, Wahyu Indah Mala (2023) Exploring Psychological Well-being of Indonesian Pre-service English Teachers as Non-native Speakers. GUIDENA: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Psikologi, Bimbingan dan Konseling, 13 (4). pp. 801-814. ISSN 2442-7802

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Abstract

This study examines the psychological well-being of Indonesian pre-service English
teachers, considering non-native speakers during their teaching practice. Well-being is
defined from eudaimonic and hedonic perspectives, emphasizing self-actualization,
positive relationships, emotions, satisfaction, and happiness. Pre-service teachers face
challenges in managing emotions, establishing student relationships, and language
anxiety. Forty-eight Indonesian pre-service English teachers completed questionnaires,
and 10 underwent in-depth semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed a high level of
psychological well-being among the pre-service teachers, with positive scores in autonomy,
environmental mastery, personal growth, self-acceptance, purpose in life, and positive
relations. However, language anxiety impacted their confidence in English communication
compared to native speakers. Major transitions, professional domains, emotional
intelligence, self-efficacy, and language anxiety were identified as factors influencing their
well-being. Preparing pre-service teachers mentally, emotionally, and intellectually to
handle teaching demands is crucial. Improving psychological well-being can enhance
teaching performance and student outcomes. While specific to Indonesia, this study calls
for further research in diverse educational settings to inform strategies for supporting preservice teacher well-being.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Psychological well-being; pre-service English teachers; non-native speakers
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2003 Language Studies > 200302 English Language
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of English Language Education
Depositing User:	Ms. Wahyu Indah Mala Rohmana
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2024 23:37

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