Psychological Well-Being Levels of Social Studies Teachers During the Pandemic Process

Abstract

Education in Türkiye faced disruptions because of the Covid-19 pandemic, just like many other global instances. Many people were confined to their homes to avoid transmitting the virus. School education was suspended for an extended period and shifted to online platforms. During this process, teachers played a vital role in ensuring the healthy continuation of education and maintaining student motivation. Concurrently, they worked with others in society to mitigate the pandemic's adverse effects on education and life. Teachers' efforts relate to the concept of psychological well-being (PWB). The objective of our research was to assess the PWB of Turkish social studies teachers amidst the pandemic. Utilizing a correlational survey methodology, voluntary responses were received from 161 social studies educators across Türkiye. Information was gathered through the Psychological Well-being Scale (PWBS) and a demographic details form. Findings indicated that there was negligible variation in teachers' PWB based on age and gender. However, a significant difference emerged based on professional seniority.