Developing a Positive Teaching and Learning Ecosystem in Higher Education: An Integrated Framework of PERMA and 3P Plus
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The study proposes a framework for developing a positive teaching and learning ecosystem in higher education to address academic pressure, financial anxiety, and psychological exhaustion among university students. A systematic review and theoretical synthesis were employed to integrate two frameworks: the individual-level PERMA model (comprising Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment) and the institutional-level 3P Plus framework (an extension of the UNESCO 3P framework incorporating tuition fee transparency, soulmate-seeking, soft skills training, and modern infrastructure). The findings established a bidirectional impact matrix, demonstrating that the institutional 3P Plus ecosystem serves as a foundational mechanism for activating and sustaining the five intrinsic psychological pillars of PERMA among learners. The integrated model helps students reduce stress while enhancing flourishing and self-determination; at the same time, it supports faculty members in reducing burnout, strengthening financial trust, and enhancing institutional governance credibility. The study concludes that integrating PERMA and 3P Plus helps overcome the separation between individual psychology and the institutional school environment, providing a robust theoretical foundation and practical policy directions for the sustainable development of a positive teaching and learning ecosystem and the promotion of mental well-being in higher education.
Source: EJSMT
Author: Thi Hoai Nam Nguyen
Institution: Thu Dau Mot University
Language: English
Topic: Student Stress and Coping
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7225114924