The mediating role of dispositional hope and life satisfaction in the effect of psychological well-being on teachers’ job satisfaction: A cross-sectional study

IF 1.4 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

European Review of Applied Psychology-Revue Europeenne De Psychologie Appliquee Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-04-02 DOI:10.1016/j.erap.2026.101187

Osman Söner, M. Furkan Tunç

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Abstract

Introduction

The psychological health of teachers is a critical determinant of educational outcomes. Understanding the internal mechanisms that foster positive work attitudes is essential for sustainable professional commitment.

Objective

This study examines the effect of psychological well-being on teachers’ job satisfaction. Specifically, it focuses on identifying the mediating roles of dispositional hope and life satisfaction in this relationship.

Method

A total of 513 teachers participated in the research. Data were collected using the “Dispositional Hope Scale,” “Life Satisfaction Scale,” “Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale,” and “Psychological Well-Being Scale.” Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to determine the direct and parallel mediating effects of hope and life satisfaction.

Results

Findings revealed that dispositional hope and life satisfaction significantly mediate the relationship between psychological well-being and job satisfaction. Additionally, a parallel mediation effect was identified, suggesting a sequential pathway from well-being to hope, life satisfaction, and finally job satisfaction.

Conclusion

These results underscore the importance of promoting hope and enhancing life satisfaction to improve teachers’ job satisfaction. Educational policymakers should design interventions that target the development of these psychological resources. Addressing emotional and psychological needs holistically is the first step to improving teachers’ professional satisfaction.

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性格希望和生活满意度在心理健康对教师工作满意度影响中的中介作用：一项横断面研究

教师的心理健康是教育成果的关键决定因素。了解培养积极工作态度的内部机制对于可持续的专业承诺至关重要。目的探讨心理健康对教师工作满意度的影响。具体而言，它侧重于确定性格希望和生活满意度在这种关系中的中介作用。方法对513名教师进行调查。采用“性格希望量表”、“生活满意度量表”、“明尼苏达工作满意度量表”和“心理健康量表”收集数据。利用结构方程模型（SEM）确定了希望与生活满意度的直接和平行中介效应。结果发现性格希望和生活满意度在心理健康和工作满意度之间具有显著中介作用。此外，我们还发现了一个平行的中介效应，表明从幸福感到希望，生活满意度，最后是工作满意度的顺序路径。结论提高希望和生活满意度对提高教师工作满意度具有重要意义。教育决策者应该设计针对这些心理资源开发的干预措施。全面解决情感和心理需求是提高教师专业满意度的第一步。

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European Review of Applied Psychology-Revue Europeenne De Psychologie Appliquee PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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期刊介绍： The aim of the Revue européenne de Psychologie appliquée / European Review of Applied Psychology is to promote high-quality applications of psychology to all areas of specialization, and to foster exchange among researchers and professionals. Its policy is to attract a wide range of contributions, including empirical research, overviews of target issues, case studies, descriptions of instruments for research and diagnosis, and theoretical work related to applied psychology. In all cases, authors will refer to published and verificable facts, whether established in the study being reported or in earlier publications.