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Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa

Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2023.

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Other Authors: Chigeza, Shingairai
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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/91467 Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa Chigeza, Shingairai sasabonamabs@gmail.com Maseko, Sasabona Annah Millicent UCTD Well-being Relationships Rural Primary School Teacher Dissertation (MA (Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2023. Places of work demand a great deal from individuals, and as such, are often associated with pressures which reduce their well-being. Teachers, particularly those teaching in rural schools, are not spared such challenges. Most studies focus on the resources that affect and contribute to the well-being of teachers. Little is known about the relational experiences and meaningful relationships that contribute to teachers’ well-being, particularly in rural schools. Relationships are important to an individual’s well-being. Therefore, the aim of this study is to understand relational experiences and meaningful relationships that contribute to the well-being of teachers teaching in rural primary schools. The sample for this study consisted of ten teachers, male and female, with teaching experience of five years and above from quintile 1-3 ordinary rural schools in South Africa. The sample selected for this study was purposive. The data were obtained through semi-structured interviews that were then thematically analysed. The study’s findings reveal that schools can be spaces conducive to experience and forming positive interactional relationships. Additionally, teachers thrive through meaningful relationships such as nurturing interpersonal collaboration, finding purpose in life, fulfillment, and valued relationships. Such relationships enable teachers to strive for their best work performance. Encouraging interventions that allow teachers to experience positive and meaningful relationships is therefore recommended. Positive interactional relationships enhance the well-being of teachers and contribute to the success of education at large. Psychology MA (Psychology) Unrestricted 2023-07-14T13:44:34Z 2023-07-14T13:44:34Z 2023-09 2023-03 Dissertation * S2023 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/91467 DOI: https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.23685045.v1 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.23685045 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria
spellingShingle UCTD
Well-being
Relationships
Rural
Primary School
Teacher
Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa
title Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa
title_full Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa
title_fullStr Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa
title_full_unstemmed Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa
title_short Relational well-being experiences of rural primary school teachers in South Africa
title_sort relational well being experiences of rural primary school teachers in south africa
topic UCTD
Well-being
Relationships
Rural
Primary School
Teacher
url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/91467
https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.23685045