Abstract
Based on self-determination theory (SDT), this study examines the relationships of Basic Psychological Need (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) at Work (BPNW), Social Support Giving (SS), and Well-being measured by Psychological Meaningfulness, Health and Work Engagement. It addresses human beings’ integration in social environment, highlighting eudemonia satisfaction as the core of well-being. Results based on a survey on 309 Hong Kong teachers revealed that BPNW significantly predicts all the well-being indicators, the predictive patterns are mostly consistent with SDT. The results also inform that BPNW (competence and relatedness) predicts SS, and SS significantly predicts well-being. The study suggests the influential role of BPNW on teachers’ well-being, it endorses social support as an important instructional behaviour that would benefit teacher development. Implications to the development of SDT and enhancement programs promoting BPNW to boost teachers’ wellbeing will be discussed. Proposals to strengthen learning and teaching in school policies and practice are suggested. Copyright © 2021 HKERA-APERA International Conference.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 2021 |
| Event | HKERA-APERA International Conference 2021 = 2021香港教育研究學會暨亞太教育研究學會國際會議 - , Hong Kong Duration: 09 Dec 2021 → 11 Dec 2021 https://www.hkera-apera2021.com/en/about.asp#BLK1 |
Conference
| Conference | HKERA-APERA International Conference 2021 = 2021香港教育研究學會暨亞太教育研究學會國際會議 |
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| Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
| Period | 09/12/21 → 11/12/21 |
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