Teacher well-being: Voices in the field

Teacher burnout and attrition have been the focus of numerous studies, including examination of organizational structures and factors contributing to burnout. Yet, teachers' well-being through the narratives of educators in the field remains an understudied area. The current study explored the experiences of practicing teachers in navigating the demands of the profession, and how these contributed to their conceptualization of teacher well-being. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three elementary teachers. An exploration of their narratives revealed the powerful role of relationships with leaders and colleagues, and impact of emotional work. Implications for future research and practical applications are considered. (c) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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This study explored the experiences of practicing teachers in navigating the demands of the profession through semi-structured interviews with three elementary teachers. The narratives revealed the significant role of relationships with leaders and colleagues, as well as the impact of emotional work. Implications for future research and practical applications are considered.