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Abstract

This research investigated the correlation between psychological well-being and professional performance in teachers employed in public and private schools. Psychological well-being, which comprises feelings of happiness, contentment and the ability to manage pressure, is one of the most important predictors of employee performance in the workplace. 200 teachers from Chak Jano Chalan village and Gujarat city participated in this study with a cross-sectional research design. Standardized questionnaires assessed mental well-being and work performance, while minimal demographic information was acquired. There was a significant positive correlation between psychological well-being and work performance indicated in the results. There was a difference according to gender, type of school, residence, education and socioeconomic status. Research highlights the importance of promoting psychological well-being to help teachers’ performance as well as job satisfaction in workplaces.