AN OVERVIEW OF THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR RESEARCHING TEACHERS’ WELL-BEING

AN OVERVIEW OF THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS FOR RESEARCHING TEACHERS’ WELL-BEING

Ngo Huynh Hong Nga* nhhnga@ctu.edu.vn Can Tho University Xuan Khanh ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho City, Vietnam
Vo Doan Tho doantho@ueh.edu.vn University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City 59C Nguyen Dinh Chieu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam
Summary: 
Well-being is not only crucial for teachers themselves but also essential for students, schools, and the community. Teacher well-being is considered a critical factor that contributes to enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. While numerous empirical studies have been conducted globally to explore teacher well-being, there is a limited number of systematic reviews that examine the theoretical frameworks commonly employed in investigating teacher well-being. This paper underscores the significance of theoretical frameworks in research and analyzes the foundational frameworks used to explore teacher wellbeing. The findings from this study indicate that Ecological systems theory, Self-Determination theory, Complex Dynamic systems theory, and Job Demands-Resources theory are widely adopted theoretical frameworks for investigating teacher well-being. This article serves as a valuable reference for future research on teacher well-being in the field of education.
Keywords: 
Well-being
theoretical frameworks
Ecological systems theory
Self-Determination theory
Complex Dynamic systems theory
Job DemandsResources theory
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