Enhancing Language Teachers' Well‐Being Through Positive Psychology Interventions
A Mixed‐Methods Study Focusing on Gratitude Journaling
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21375469 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mahsa Taati Jeliseh (The University of Melbourne Melbourne Australia), Mohammadreza Valizadeh (0000-0002-4312-9731, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University Ağrı Türkiye), Mohammad Zohrabi (0000-0002-9717-9830, York University Toronto Canada), Ismail Xodabande (0000-0001-5599-8582, Kharazmi University Tehran Iran, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 4276-4292 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology in the Schools (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-3085 • E-ISSN: 1520-6807 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/pits.70005 |
| OpenAlex | W4411276510 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 89 |
Despite increasing attention to teacher well‐being over the past years, few studies have explored the outcomes resulting from implementing low‐cost, teacher‐directed interventions grounded in a positive psychology perspective. In addressing this gap, this study investigated the effects of an 8‐week gratitude journaling intervention on the well‐being of language teachers in Iran, using a convergent mixed‐methods approach. A total of 40 EFL teachers were selected using purposive and convenience sampling techniques and participated in a randomized controlled trial. Data were collected through validated scales measuring gratitude and subjective well‐being. Quantitative results analyzed using mixed ANOVA demonstrated significant improvements in all well‐being dimensions post‐intervention, with the largest effect observed in social well‐being (partial η 2 = 0.252, p
Gratitude · Journaling file system · Pedagogy · Positive psychology · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Well-being · Applied Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |