Generational position and teacher wellbeing: a comparative study of generation x and y physical education teachers

  • Dewi Justitia 
    Universitas Negeri Jakarta
    Indonesia

Abstract

Teacher wellbeing plays a critical role in maintaining teaching quality and supporting the sustainability of the teaching profession, particularly among physical education teachers who face unique physical and psychological demands. However, limited research has examined how generational differences may influence teacher wellbeing. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate differences in wellbeing levels among physical education teachers in DKI Jakarta based on generational cohorts, specifically Generation X and Generation Y teachers. A quantitative comparative design was employed involving 207 physical education teachers, consisting of 125 Generation X teachers and 82 Generation Y teachers. Data were collected using a validated teacher wellbeing instrument with a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 0.89. The Welch t-test was applied because the two groups differed in sample size and did not fully satisfy the assumption of homogeneity of variance, making it a more robust statistical approach for group comparison. The findings revealed a significant difference in teacher wellbeing between the two generations, with Generation X teachers demonstrating higher wellbeing levels than Generation Y teachers. These results suggest that factors such as work experience, career stability, generational work values, and differences in social and psychological contexts contribute to variations in teacher wellbeing. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and policies that address generational characteristics, such as mentoring programs for younger teachers, workload management strategies, and professional development initiatives designed to enhance wellbeing among physical education teachers.

Keywords
  • Teacher wellbeing, Generational differences, Generation x, Generation y, Physical education teachers
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