The Association of Music Teachers' Positive Psychological Capital and Grit in Their Job Burnout
A Structural Equation Modelling Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21445951 |
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| Authors | Chunjie Wang (0000-0002-3774-739X, School of Arts Shandong University Weihai Shandong China, corresponding author), Dongsheng Zhang (0000-0001-9633-8521, School of Music and Dance Yantai University Yantai Shandong China) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2026-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0141-8211 • E-ISSN: 1465-3435 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/ejed.70705 |
| OpenAlex | W7163739921 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 49 |
The role of positive emotions in mitigating teachers' negative workplace experiences has been extensively examined over the past decade. However, limited attention has been given to how Positive Psychological Capital (PPC) and grit jointly influence music teachers' job burnout. Addressing this gap, the present quantitative study surveyed 400 Chinese music teachers using three standardised questionnaires to investigate the association of these two constructs with burnout. Structural equation modelling (SEM) and regression analyses revealed that positive psychological capital and grit, respectively, accounted for 52% and 39% of the variance in burnout, indicating strong and inverse predictive relationships with this detrimental outcome. These findings underscore the critical importance of cultivating teachers' internal psychological strengths as a strategic approach to reducing burnout. Practically, the results suggest that professional development programs integrating resilience‐building, emotional regulation, and grit‐enhancing interventions may substantially improve teachers' well‐being and retention. Future research should explore longitudinal and cross‐cultural designs to further validate and expand these insights within broader educational contexts
Association (psychology) · Capital (architecture) · Grit · Job satisfaction · Psychological intervention · Regression analysis · Structural equation modeling · Variance (accounting) · Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Resilience and Mental Health
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