School education in the third millennium

School education in the third millennium

Examining the Impact of Mindfulness Training on Reducing Job Stress and Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Primary School Teachers

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Hadi Habibi
1Teacher/clinical Psychologist
10.22034/jsetm.2025.528968.1066
Abstract
Title: The Impact of Mindfulness Training on Reducing Job Stress and Enhancing Emotional Intelligence in Primary School Teachers

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of mindfulness training on reducing job-related stress and enhancing emotional intelligence among primary school teachers. Specifically, it sought to identify the relationship between mindfulness practices and reductions in occupational stress, as well as improvements in emotional intelligence within the context of elementary education.

Method: Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research comprised a comprehensive literature review of existing studies on the influence of mindfulness interventions on teacher stress and emotional intelligence. Additionally, a field study was conducted during the 2024–2025 academic year at Shahid Sadoughi Elementary School in Bardbar, Khanmirza County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. Participants completed standardized questionnaires assessing job stress and emotional intelligence.

Results: Findings indicated that mindfulness training significantly reduced job stress levels and enhanced emotional intelligence among participating teachers. Notably, the experimental group that received mindfulness instruction demonstrated marked improvements in self-awareness and self-regulation compared to the control group.

Conclusion: The study concludes that mindfulness training is an effective intervention for mitigating occupational stress and fostering emotional intelligence in primary school educators. It is recommended that such programs be integrated into professional development curricula to promote teachers' mental well-being and, consequently, improve instructional quality.
Keywords
mindfulness training
occupational stress
emotional intelligence
elementary school teachers
mental health

Subjects

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