“…Although the teaching is a profession that is respected by the society, it is observed that the social status of the teaching profession has decreased recently (Aydın et al, 2018; Unsal and Bagceci, 2016; Yurdakul et al, 2016). This is connected with a negative image of the teaching profession in the media, negative political discourse that damages the social status of the teaching profession, continuing professional development and disputable economic conditions of teacher service (relatively low salaries) (Atmaca, 2020; European Commission, 2019). In addition, in Turkey, some other reasons such as entry requirements to the profession, professional training, socio-economic conditions across regions, characteristics of schools (public or private) and teacher qualifications also play a significant role in lowering the social status of the teaching profession (Aydın et al, 2018; Durdukoca, 2018; Mutluer, 2018; Ulutas, 2017).…”