Psycho-Emotional Maturity of Teachers in Addressing the Challenges of Educational Service

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https://doi.org/10.47606/ACVEN/PH0584

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psycho-emotional maturity, teacher,, coping,, , resilience,, educational experience

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to understand teachers’ psycho-emotional maturity in coping with the challenges of educational service from the perspectives of educational actors. The research was conducted under the interpretive paradigm, using a qualitative approach and a phenomenological-hermeneutic method. Three key informants participated: a teacher, a pedagogical coordinator, and a school principal. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using open coding, emergent categorization, hermeneutic interpretation, and theoretical triangulation. Findings show that psycho-emotional maturity is progressively constructed through professional experience, reflective practice, and contextual conditions, and is expressed through emotional self-regulation, affective balance, and resilient coping strategies. It is concluded that psycho-emotional maturity is a dynamic, contextual, and relational process that develops within teaching practice and contributes to pedagogical commitment and professional well-being in complex educational settings.

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Published

2026-10-21

How to Cite

González H, L. M. . . (2026). Psycho-Emotional Maturity of Teachers in Addressing the Challenges of Educational Service. Prohominum, 8(4), 253–261. https://doi.org/10.47606/ACVEN/PH0584