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Professor Dörfler, Tobias

Professor für Psychologische Diagnostik; Fak I - Psychologie
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Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg
Institut für Psychologie
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Professionalisierungsforschung von Lehrkräften, Diagnostische Kompetenz von Lehrkräften, Leseforschung, Testentwicklung
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Is motivation the key? Linking motivational orientations and mental health among novice special education teachers

Schwarzer, N.-H., Dörfler, T., Sachse, S., Sticca, F. & Dietricht, L. (2026). Is motivation the key? Linking motivational orientations and mental health among novice special education teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 172(105373).

Abstract
This study investigates the relationships between motivational orientations and mental health among novice special education teachers. Given the considerable challenges faced during the early stages of their careers, identifying factors that support mental health is essential. A cross-sectional survey of 695 novice special education teachers in Southern Germany assessed subject-related motivation, teaching-related motivation, and teaching-related self-efficacy. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses. Results indicated no significant associations between subject-related or teaching-related motivation and symptom severity or well-being. However, teaching-related self-efficacy was positively linked to well-being and negatively related to symptom severity. These findings suggest that teaching-related self-efficacy may serve as a key health-promoting resource for novice special education teachers. The findings underscore the importance of supporting teaching-related self-efficacy in pre-service and in-service special education teachers.
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