The interplay of Turkish EFL teachers’ academic optimism, psychological well-being, and self-efficacy - Abstract

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This study examined how Turkish EFL teachers’ self-efficacy relates to psychological well-being and academic optimism, with particular attention to the COVID-19 pandemic context. Data were collected from 272 EFL teachers and analyzed using regression analysis to identify motivating factors underlying self-efficacy. Results revealed a strong relationship between self-efficacy and academic optimism, while psychological well-being was not a significant predictor. The findings inform classroom teacher efficiency and highlight the need to prioritize teachers’ health and sustain intellectual positivity.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Introduction

Literature Review

Methodology

Findings

Discussion and Conclusion

Limitations and Suggestions

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 9, No. 3, 81-87, 2023 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/edu. v9i3 .5005 © 2023 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group The interplay of Turkish EFL teachers’ academic optimism, psychological wellbeing, and self-efficacy Busra Turan Tas1 􀀣 Seden Eraldemir Tuyan2 1,2Cag University, Turkey. 1Email: [busraturantas@gmail.com](busraturantas@gmail.com) 2Email: [sedentuyan@gmail.com](sedentuyan@gmail.com) (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract This study examined the relationships between Turkish EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers' sense of self-efficacy, psychological well-being, and academic optimism. The study's strength lies in its exploration of this question within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which provides a background that adds depth to the examination. Researchers collected data from 272 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers during the pandemic. The study intended to identify the motivating factors underlying self-efficacy in this particular teacher set using the regression analysis perspective. The findings provided significant understanding; a strong link between self-efficacy and academic optimism was found. This shows that EFL teachers were more likely to demonstrate a better level of self-efficacy in their teaching responsibilities if they had a more positive outlook on academic outcomes. However, psychological well-being was not shown to be a significant predictor of self-efficacy. These findings shed light on a crucial aspect of classroom teacher efficiency and well-being. It shows that there is an intense desire to put teachers' health first, particularly in challenging circumstances like the pandemic. Creating a climate of intellectual positivity should be a priority in all educational initiatives; the study can operate as guidance, directing the creation of solutions to counteract possible adverse effects on teachers' psychological health and, consequently, their ability to teach effectively. It is concluded that this study provides insight into the complexity of teacher self-efficacy, highlighting the impact of psychological wellness, academic optimism, and crisis-related environments. Keywords: Academic optimism, Positive psychology, Psychological well-being, Teacher engagement, Teacher motivation, Teacher selfefficacy. Citation | Tas, B. T., & Tuyan, S. E. (2023). The interplay of Turkish EFL teachers’ academic optimism, psychological well-being, and self-efficacy. Asian Journal of Education and Training, 9(3), 81–87. 10.20448/edu.v9i3.5005 History: Received: 24 July 2023 Revised: 4 September 2023 Accepted: 15 September 2023 Published: 22 September 2023 Licensed: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License Publisher: Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Institutional Review Board Statement: The Ethical Committee of the Çağ University, Turkey has granted approval for this study on 17 January 2022 (Ref. No. E-81570533-044-2200000363) . Transparency: The authors state that the manuscript is honest, truthful, and transparent, that no key aspects of the investigation have been omitted, and that any differences from the study as planned have been clarified. This study followed all writing ethics. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Authors’ Contributions: All authors contributed equally to the conception and design of the study. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 2. Literature Review ................................................................................

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the study?

The study investigates the relationships among Turkish EFL teachers’ self-efficacy, psychological well-being, and academic optimism, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How many teachers participated, and how were data analyzed?

The researchers collected data from 272 EFL teachers during the pandemic and used regression analysis to examine factors related to self-efficacy.

What did the study find about self-efficacy and academic optimism?

A strong link was found between self-efficacy and academic optimism, suggesting teachers with a more positive outlook on academic outcomes were more likely to show higher self-efficacy.

Did psychological well-being predict teacher self-efficacy?

No. Psychological well-being was not shown to be a significant predictor of self-efficacy in the study’s findings.

Oct 15, 2026

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