Exploring the Work Resilience of Educators in Higher Education Management

Purpose of the research. Understanding and fostering work resilience of teaching professionals is imperative for their well-being and work effectiveness. However, the lack of comprehensive review articles on teacher work resilience highlights a significant gap in existing scientific literature, emphasizing the need for systematic synthesis and analysis of current research. Therefore, this review article aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the collection of knowledge on teacher resilience and ensures a thorough understanding of its critical aspects for educators' well-being and professional excellence.

Methodology. To reach this goal, the article implemented a methodology of systematic search and thematic synthesis of topics.

Originality / value of the research is a synthesis of current knowledge on the topic of teacher resilience, which as not previously investigated. The article contributes a holistic understanding of teacher resilience, identifies research gaps, and proposes future directions for inquiry.

Findings. The results serve as a roadmap for scholars, encouraging further exploration into nuanced aspects of teacher resilience, thus contributing to the current scholarly discourse.  

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