The impact of social-emotional learning interventions on teacher well-being: a meta-analysis
Abstract
Background: Most previous meta-analytic reviews of social-emotional learning (SEL) have primarily focused on assessing the effects of SEL on students, often overlooking the pivotal role of teachers in these programs. Teachers are the driving force behind the implementation of SEL programs, and their well-being is significantly impacted by these programs, which in turn is essential for promoting student development.
Methods: To address this gap, the current study adopts a meta-analytical approach to examine the impact of universal school-based SEL programs on teacher well-being and identify factors that may influence the effectiveness of SEL. A dual-pathway model is employed to distinguish effects on positive versus negative well-being outcomes.
Results: The final sample consisted of 18 studies involving 3,465 teachers and indicated a significant positive effect on overall well-being (g = 0.257). Specifically, SEL programs exhibited marked improvements in teachers' positive well-being (g = 0.313) and significant alleviation of negative well-being (g = 0.149). Three-level meta-regression analyses identified research design, additional coaching, and mindfulness as significant moderators influencing SEL effectiveness, whereas duration and dosage were not found to be significant factors.
Conclusion: The integration of supplementary coaching for educators into SEL programs has been demonstrated to result in a substantial enhancement of teachers' positive well-being. Concurrently,…
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