Ms. Hasna C, Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Psychology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad (UoH), in collaboration with her supervisor, Dr. Meera Padhy, Associate Professor at the Centre for Health Psychology, UoH, successfully presented a research paper titled ‘The Social Skills and Occupational Hardiness as Predictors of Well-being Among Teachers in India: A Quantitative Study’ at the 6th APSPA International Conference 2024. The conference was hosted by Assumption University, Thailand, from November 28th to 30th, 2024.

The presentation delved into a critical examination of the interplay between social skills, occupational hardiness, and workplace well-being among a cohort of Indian teachers. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the study aimed to elucidate the predictive significance of these variables on the multifaceted dimensions of teacher well-being.

Preliminary findings suggested a strong positive correlation between occupational hardiness and well-being, while social skill emerged as a significant predictor of workplace well-being. The presentation argued that cultivating social skills and fostering a climate of occupational hardiness within educational institutions are crucial for enhancing teacher well-being and overall job satisfaction.

The conference provided a valuable platform for disseminating research findings to a diverse international audience of academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field of psychology. The presentation generated significant interest and sparked insightful discussions among attendees, leading to valuable feedback and potential avenues for future collaborative research.

Ms. Hasna C extends her sincere gratitude to the Institute of Eminence (IoE), University of Hyderabad, for the generous financial support provided for her participation in the 6th APSPA International Conference 2024. This crucial funding enabled her to contribute to the global discourse on occupational-positive psychology and share her research findings with a distinguished international audience.