International Journal of Applied Guidance and Counseling
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)

Social Support and Psychological Well-being of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools In Edo State, Nigeria

Osunde, Yvonne Ododo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study examines how social support from family and colleagues relates to the psychological well-being of public school teachers in Edo State, Nigeria. Using a survey, 292 teachers from 10 secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area participated, with data collected via questionnaires and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between social support and teachers’ psychological well-being, with both family and colleague support identified as key predictors. The findings highlight the importance of fostering supportive social environments in schools to enhance teacher well-being. Recommendations include creating collaborative school cultures through team-building activities and regular staff meetings, implementing colleague support programs, promoting work-life balance through family-friendly policies, and offering training and resources on stress management, mindfulness, and self-care, along with access to counseling and wellness programs. These measures can guide policymakers, educators, and mental health professionals in improving teachers’ psychological health and overall job satisfaction.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAGC

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

IJAGC is a high-quality open access peer-reviewed research journal that is published by the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Mercu Buana University of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. IJAGC provides a platform that welcomes and acknowledges high quality empirical original research papers and literature ...