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Title: | Portraits of pre-service special education teachers : perspectives on well-being and its association with self-efficacy and work engagement |
Authors: | Cavioni, Valeria Toto, Giusi Ornaghi, Veronica |
Keywords: | Well-being Student teachers -- Italy -- Attitudes Student teachers -- Italy -- Psychology Self-efficacy Cluster analysis Teacher educators -- Professional ethics School environment -- Italy Psychology -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
Issue Date: | 2023 |
Publisher: | University of Malta. Centre for Resilience & Socio-Emotional Health |
Citation: | Cavionia, V., Totoa, G., & Ornaghib, V. (2023). Portraits of pre-service special education teachers : Perspectives on well- being and its association with self-efficacy and work engagement. International Journal of Emotional Education, 15(2), 21-36. |
Abstract: | The well-being of teachers is a critical concern with significant implications for teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. However, there exists a notable gap in the literature concerning the well-being of pre-service teachers. Moreover, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the unique challenges faced by prospective special education teachers. This study addresses this dual gap by exploring the well-being of pre-service special education teachers and its relationship with self-efficacy and work commitment. Data was collected from a sample of 133 preservice teachers (mean age = 38,14; sd = 8.25 years) enrolled in a professional course for high school special education teachers. Employing cluster analysis, three distinct profiles based on mental health, perceived stress, and resilience z-scores were identified. We further explored how the identified well-being profiles related to self-efficacy and work engagement. The findings provide valuable insights on improving educational policies, personalized teacher training programs, and early support structures to nurture educators’ well-being and equip them with the skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of special education. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/115834 |
ISSN: | 20737629 |
Appears in Collections: | IJEE, Volume 15 Issue 2 IJEE, Volume 15 Issue 2 |
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