DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/126/43-48
Melahet Askerova
Baku State University Gazakh Branch
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8780-8592
melah.asker@gmail.com
Psychological Foundations of Teacher Stress Management and
Professional Well-Being in the Education System
Abstract
In the modern educational environment, teaching is characterized as one of the professions requiring high psychological resilience and the constant mobilization of emotional resources. This article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of the stressors encountered by teachers in their daily pedagogical activities, their management mechanisms, the psychological foundations of professional well-being, and the impact of burnout on the instructional process. The primary objective of the research is to identify the correlation between a teacher's emotional state, the quality of instruction, and students' academic achievement. Within the scope of the study, the determinants influencing the formation of stress are systematized into psychological, pedagogical, social, organizational, and individual-resource groups. Statistical indicators demonstrate that professional burnout not only accelerates staff turnover but also poses a significant threat to the overall sustainability of the education system and directly affects the socio-emotional well-being and academic outcomes of students.
In this context, stress management emerges as a strategic factor that enhances teachers' psychological stability, work motivation, and the overall effectiveness of the learning environment. The article emphasizes that stress management is not merely an individual skill but a systemic process requiring institutional support. To ensure professional well-being, cognitive-behavioral approaches, self-regulation methods, and work-life balance strategies form the practical significance of the research. In conclusion, investment in the psychological well-being of teachers is identified as a decisive factor in increasing the innovative potential and overall effectiveness of the entire educational system.
Keywords: teacher stress, professional well-being, psychological foundations, burnout, education system