Aziz R, Mangestuti R, Sholichatun Y, Ridho A, Mukhibat M. Reconstructing the Meaning of Work to Promote Teachers' Mental Health. Health Educ Health Promot 2023; 11 (2) :273-278 URL: http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-4-68185-en.html
1- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, East Java, Indonesia 2- Department of Islamic Education, Faculty of Education and Teachers Science, Institute Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia
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Aims: Teachers often encounter work-related challenges that can compromise their mental health. We used a dual-factor model to evaluate the relationship between the meaning of work and teachers’ mental health. Mental health is defined as a high level of psychological well-being and a low level of psychological distress. Participants & Methods: This qualitative study involved a survey completed by 261 elementary school teachers in East Java, Indonesia, and five teacher interviews. Data were collected through documentation, interviews, and a Mental Health Scale, and data analysis was performed through descriptive and thematic analysis. Findings:Many problems of teachers in performing their duties and teachers' inability to interpret their behavior have caused the level of mental health to decrease. Conclusion:Our results contribute to a better understanding of teacher challenges that can affect overall mental health and provide useful strategies to improve teaching conditions.