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Ethical dilemmas and well-being in teachers’ work: A three-wave, two-year longitudinal study

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The aim of the present longitudinal study was two-fold: First, to explore what kinds of ethical dilemma groups can be identified among Finnish teachers (n = 310) and second, to examine how these groups differ from each other with respect to occupational well-being and recovery from job strain over the two-year follow-up. Using Latent Profile Analysis, three ethical dilemma prevalence groups were identified: rare (27%), occasional (51%), and frequent dilemmas (22%). Teachers in frequent dilemmas group reported highest burnout, however, their recovery from job strain improved and their burnout (exhaustion) diminished over time. To reduce teachers’ ethical dilemmas different approaches are proposed.

Source: Teaching and Teacher Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2023.104049

Authors: Mikko Heikkilä, Saija Mauno, Mari Herttalampi, Jaana Minkkinen, Joona Muotka, Taru Feldt

Institutions: University of Jyväskylä, Tampere University, University of Tampere

Language: English

Topic: Stress and Burnout Research

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,420