Improving teacher mental health through work meaningfulness: Counselling program implications

Mangestuti, Retno ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5662-3931, Aziz, Rahmat ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1094-0501 and Ahamed, Forbis (2025) Improving teacher mental health through work meaningfulness: Counselling program implications. Turkish Psychological Conseling and Guidance Journal, 15 (78). pp. 443-454. ISSN 1302-1370

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Abstract

This research examines how deriving meaningfulness from work relates to teachers' mental health, particularly in light of the challenges inherent in the teaching profession. As part of a mixed-methods design, the study collected quantitative data from 928 teachers in 15 schools throughout East Java, Indonesia, employing the Work and Meaning Inventory and the Brief Mental Health Inventory-12 (MHI-12). Semi-structured interviews with nine purposively selected teachers provided qualitative insights into their experiences and perceptions. Data triangulation ensured the validity and robustness of the findings. Analysis outcomes show a notable correlation between perceived meaningfulness and psychological well-being, backed by solid statistical validation. Strategies such as valuing educational roles, commitment to responsibilities, and engagement in personal growth were pivotal in cultivating work-related meaningfulness. These findings highlight the potential for enhancing teacher mental health by fostering a profound sense of professional purpose and offer valuable contributions to educational guidance and counselling, outlining practical approaches to support teachers in managing psychological burdens.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Meaning of work; Mental Health; Mixed-Method Sequential Explanatory; Psychological Distress; Psychological Well-Being
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 > Department of Psychology
Depositing User:	Dr, Rahmat Aziz, M.Si
Date Deposited:	22 Sep 2025 11:04

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