Volume : 11, Issue : 9, SEP 2025

IMPROVING TEACHER EDUCATOR JOB SATISFACTION: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL

JUHI ROY, PROF. RAVI KANT

Abstract

This review analyses the correlation between job satisfaction, teacher educators, and psychological capital, synthesizing current literature on these variables. As the role of teacher educators becomes increasingly pivotal in shaping future educators, understanding the determinants affecting their job satisfaction is crucial for fostering a positive educational environment. Job satisfaction is a critical factor influencing teacher educators' performance, retention, and overall well-being, while psychological capital—comprised of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism—plays an influential role in shaping educators' attitudes and experiences at work. The review highlights important results from real-world studies that demonstrate a significant positive correlation between high psychological capital and enhanced job satisfaction, suggesting that teacher educators with robust psychological traits experience greater fulfillment in their roles. This study underscores the importance of cultivating psychological capital in educational settings to improve job satisfaction, retention, and overall teaching quality. Additionally, it identifies gaps in the literature, particularly regarding the impact of institutional support and professional development on enhancing psychological capital. By integrating theoretical frameworks and practical implications, this review emphasizes the necessity of fostering psychological capital in educational settings to enhance job satisfaction and, as a result, the quality of teacher education. The findings reveal recommendations for professional development programs aimed at enhancing the psychological well-being of teacher educators are discussed. Future research directions are suggested to further explore these relationships and develop targeted interventions that support teacher educators' psychological well-being.

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