Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Laly Augustine ¹, S. Anuradha ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

School counseling is an innovative recent educational endeavour in India. The aim and objective of this research was to explore the insights of psychological well-being of school counsellors. Researcher adopted the qualitative research method as it is appropriate to the counselling profession. Eight school counsellors participated in this research. Data collected through m-depth interviews was analyzed through thematic analysts within the parameters of Interpretative Phenomenological Approach. The concept of psychological well-being was explored in detail and it was found that it was a state of mind including sound and balanced behaviour, sharp thinking and positive behaviour. The totality of an individual supported the emotional balance, economical fitness capacity of adjustment. Wellbeing is an integrated life such as physical, mental, spiritual, social and psychological development. This could be a helpful guide for school counsellors in their career, and work as a practical check list for counsellors to ensure their own well-being.

Keywords

Psychological Well-Being, School Counsellors.

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Laly Augustine ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

School counselling is getting a vital role in the educational system and this innovative endeavour positively influences all round development in the students as well as school counselors. The objective of this research was to explore the factors contributing to the psychological well-being of school counsellors. Towards this end, the researcher adopted the qualitative research method and eight school counsellors participated in this research. Data collected through in-depth interviews was analyzed through thematic analysis. The quest to discover the contributing factors of psychological well-being led to the following findings: the quality of life, intra-personal competence, interpersonal competence, social support, emotional stability, satisfaction in life, spirituality and physical health are the factors that contribute to the psychological well-being of school counsellors. All these factors are found to be causative to psychological well-being through the extensive and in-depth research. These findings, the researcher hopes, would be useful for trainers, teachers and counsellors to render awareness classes to parents and mental health professionals and to ensure their own well-being. Limitations and implications of the study are also discussed.

Keywords

Psychological Well-Being, School Counsellors.

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