Toward Understanding the Subjectivity of Teacher Well-Being: An Application of Q Methodology

IF 3.7 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2026-09-08 DOI:10.1007/s10902-026-01101-8

Athip Thumvichit

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Abstract

Abstract Although many instruments exist to assess teacher well-being (TWB), this study developed the PERMA Q Sort (PERMA-Q) and applied Q methodology to examine the subjectivity of TWB. Data were collected through a card-sorting task and semi-structured interviews with 62 Thai secondary school teachers who were recognized as “happy teachers.” By-person factor analysis was conducted to reveal shared viewpoints on potential sources of TWB, namely, students’ success , social support , instructional pride , and students’ experience . Across participant clusters, student-related meanings were prominent but differed in emphasis (outcomes versus classroom experience). Collegial relationships and a sense of belonging defined one cluster, whereas another focused on accomplishment through improving instruction and seeing students’ progress. In addition to its empirical evidence, this study offers methodological contributions by demonstrating how Q methodology can be used to identify and compare distinct viewpoints that may be overlooked by large-sample surveys.

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理解教师幸福感的主体性：Q方法论的应用

尽管已有许多评估教师幸福感的工具，但本研究开发了PERMA Q分类（PERMA-Q），并应用Q方法来考察教师幸福感的主观性。数据是通过卡片分类任务和对62名被认为是“快乐教师”的泰国中学教师的半结构化访谈收集的。通过个人因素分析，揭示了对学生成功、社会支持、教学自豪感和学生经验的潜在来源的共同观点。在不同的参与者群体中，与学生相关的意义是突出的，但重点不同（结果与课堂体验）。大学关系和归属感定义了一个群体，而另一个群体则侧重于通过改善教学和看到学生的进步来取得成就。除了经验证据之外，本研究还展示了Q方法如何用于识别和比较可能被大样本调查忽视的不同观点，从而提供了方法上的贡献。

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来源期刊

Journal of Happiness Studies Multiple-

CiteScore

8.60

自引率

6.50%

发文量

110

期刊介绍： The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers topics referring to both the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives characterizing well-being studies. The former includes the investigation of cognitive dimensions such as satisfaction with life, and positive affect and emotions. The latter includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning, such as meaning and purpose in life, character strengths, personal growth, resilience, optimism, hope, and self-determination. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole, the journal accepts papers investigating these topics in relation to specific domains, such as family, education, physical and mental health, and work. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical submissions in the fields of economics, psychology and sociology, as well as contributions from researchers in the domains of education, medicine, philosophy and other related fields. The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for three main areas in happiness research: 1) theoretical conceptualizations of well-being, happiness and the good life; 2) empirical investigation of well-being and happiness in different populations, contexts and cultures; 3) methodological advancements and development of new assessment instruments. The journal addresses the conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of happiness and well-being dimensions, as well as the individual, socio-economic and cultural factors that may interact with them as determinants or outcomes. Central Questions include, but are not limited to: Conceptualization: What meanings are denoted by terms like happiness and well-being? How do these fit in with broader conceptions of the good life? Operationalization and Measurement: Which methods can be used to assess how people feel about life? How to operationalize a new construct or an understudied dimension in the well-being domain? What are the best measures for investigating specific well-being related constructs and dimensions? Prevalence and causality Do individuals belonging to different populations and cultures vary in their well-being ratings? How does individual well-being relate to social and economic phenomena (characteristics, circumstances, behavior, events, and policies)? What are the personal, social and economic determinants and causes of individual well-being dimensions? Evaluation: What are the consequences of well-being for individual development and socio-economic progress? Are individual happiness and well-being worthwhile goals for governments and policy makers? Does well-being represent a useful parameter to orient planning in physical and mental healthcare, and in public health? Interdisciplinary studies: How has the study of happiness developed within and across disciplines? Can we link philosophical thought and empirical research? What are the biological correlates of well-being dimensions?