biostudies-literatureUnknown20(5)Haldimann MTeacher well-being is not only relevant for the effectiveness of individual teaching and student learning but also for general school quality and societal functioning, because teacher well-being is related to lower burnout risks and lower attrition. Previous research identified social relationships in school as a crucial source of teacher well-being. However, studies investigating the role of teacher-student relationships as a determining factor for teacher well-being are still scarce. This study takes a qualitative approach toward investigating the role of dyadic teacher-student relationships in teacher well-being. We analyzed twenty-six semi-structured interviews with Swiss primary school teachers, using a qualitative content analysis. The results showed that dyadic teacher-student relatInternational journal of environmental research and public health4053https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10001482biostudies-literatureThe Role of Dyadic Teacher-Student Relationships for Primary School Teachers' Well-Being.PMC10001482Hascher THaldimann MMorinaj JfalseThe Role of Dyadic Teacher-Student Relationships for Primary School Teachers' Well-Being.Teacher well-being is not only relevant for the effectiveness of individual teaching and student learning but also for general school quality and societal functioning, because teacher well-being is related to lower burnout risks and lower attrition. Previous research identified social relationships in school as a crucial source of teacher well-being. However, studies investigating the role of teacher-student relationships as a determining factor for teacher well-being are still scarce. This study takes a qualitative approach toward investigating the role of dyadic teacher-student relationships in teacher well-being. We analyzed twenty-six semi-structured interviews with Swiss primary school teachers, using a qualitative content analysis. The results showed that dyadic teacher-student relat2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Feb2025-04-04T09:53:37.225Z2025-04-04T09:53:37.225ZS-EPMC100014823690106710.3390/ijerph20054053