Constructing a model of the factors related to the job wellbeing of preschool teachers in China: a grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As educational management research evolves, leadership styles are increasingly recognized as crucial managerial skills. Among various leadership approaches, empowering leadership has been found to significantly enhance employee job performance and satisfaction. However, there is limited research exploring the relationship between empowering leadership and the job wellbeing of preschool teachers in the educational sector.

Methods

This study examines the relationship between empowering leadership and preschool teachers' job wellbeing using the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 preschool teachers and 12 kindergarten leaders in China. The qualitative data collected were analyzed using grounded theory to identify th

SUBMITTER: Nong LY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774746 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature