An Empirical Study of the Impact of Psychological Capital on Professional Identity of Ideological and Political Teachers in Colleges and Universities

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the effect of psychological capital on the professional identity of ideological and political teachers in colleges and universities,and the current situation of psychological capital and professional identity.A total of 793 ideological and political teachers from 11 colleges and universities were surveyed with the Psychological Capital Scale and Professional Identity Scale.The results were as follows: The total score of psychological capital and the four dimensions of self-efficacy,hope,resilience and optimism of ideological and political teachers in Colleges and Universities are at high levels.The total score of professional identity and the four dimensions of role values,professional behavior. tendency,professional values,and professional sense of belonging of ideological and political teachers in Colleges and Universities are at high levels.For ideological and political teachers in colleges and universities,self-efficacy,hope,and optimism positively predict professional identity.The results provided a theoretical basis for enhancing the professional identity of ideological and political teachers in colleges and universities.