Subjective Well-being, Optimism, Self-esteem, and their Impact on Teacher Efficacy

Abstract

Subjective well-being, optimism and self-esteem are among the most indispensable psychological constructs needed for teachers desiring professional and personal satisfaction. Considering the dearth in research studies investigating the impact of self-esteem, optimism and subjective well-being in the teaching learning situation, this paper is an attempt to study the relationship between of self-esteem, optimism and subjective well-being, their role in building teacher efficacy, the role of Positive Psychology Intervention (PPI) in building teacher wellbeing and consequently the well-being and happiness of students.