Exploring How Positive Psychology Characteristics Influence Mental Health Among Teacher Candidates at a Hispanic Serving Institution

Authors

• Javier Cavazos Vela, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Federico R. Guerra Jr., The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Zulmaris Diaz, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
• Mehmet A. Karaman
• Elizabeth Zamora, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-7-2023

Abstract

Positive psychology is a valuable framework for understanding teacher candidates’ mental health perceptions. In the current study, we examined how the presence of meaning in life, search for purpose in life, psychological grit, and hope influenced teacher candidates’ subjective happiness and depressive symptoms in a Hispanic Serving Institution. Using multiple regression analysis, findings indicated that hope and psychological grit were significant predictors of subjective happiness. Results also suggest that psychological grit was related to depressive symptoms. As well as providing recommendations for future research, we discuss the significance of these findings.

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Recommended Citation

Vela, J. C., Guerra, F., Diaz, Z., Karaman, M. A., & Zamora, E. (2024). Exploring how positive psychology characteristics influence mental health among teacher candidates at a Hispanic serving institution. Journal of Latinos and Education, 23(4), 1461-1471. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2023.2274851

Publication Title

Journal of Latinos and Education

DOI

10.1080/15348431.2023.2274851