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Subiektywne poczucie dobrostanu psychicznego pedagogów specjalnych i terapeutów
Subjective psychological well-being of special educators and therapists

Author(s): Ewa Dyduch, Jolanta Baran
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education, School education
Published by: Wydawnictwo LIBRON
Keywords: quality of life; subjective psychological well-being; selfacceptance; purpose in life; autonomy; personal growth; environment mastery; positive relationships with others

Summary/Abstract: The research on subjective psychological well-being with 90 people – special educators and therapists working with disabled children and pupils in integrated and inclusive institutions (commonly accessible). The study focused on subjective well-being, reflected in 6 dimensions (self-acceptance, personal growth, life aims, environment mastery, autonomy and positive relationships with others) proves that respondents are generally satisfied with their lives, although the level of satisfaction varies in different aspects and decreases with age. The research on subjective psychological well-being with 90 people – special educators and therapists working with disabled children and pupils in integrated and inclusive institutions (commonly accessible). The study focused on subjective well-being, reflected in 6 dimensions (self-acceptance, personal growth, life aims, environment mastery, autonomy and positive relationships with others) proves that respondents are generally satisfied with their lives, although the level of satisfaction varies in different aspects and decreases with age. The research made it possible to analyze individual perception of life of the mentioned group of people as well as to propose undertaking various therapeutic activities helping to avoid professional burn-out and improve the quality of life.

  • Issue Year: 16/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 181-196
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish