Socioeconomic and Academic Dynamics that are Shaping Bachelor of Education Students’ Well-being

This study examines the dynamic interplay of socioeconomic and academic factors shaping the wellbeing of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students. Utilising a descriptive research methodology through a survey design, data were collected from 250 second-semester B.Ed. students across six teacher education colleges in Jammu Division using simple random sampling. The study's objectives were to examine the levels of well-being across various dimensions, investigate the relationship between socioeconomic status and well-being, analyse differences in well-being among students from different family structures, and assess the impact of the academic stream on well-being. Well-being was assessed through the Well-Being Scale (WBS-RK, Kaur, 2014) which explores multiple dimensions. Statistical tools such as t-tests were employed to analyse the data. Findings reveal that economic status significantly influences spiritual well-being with higher-income students exhibiting better outcomes. Family structure also impacts spiritual well-being where students from joint families scored higher. Furthermore, the academic stream significantly affects emotional and overall well-being with Science students demonstrating superior levels to Arts students. These results highlight the multifaceted influences on student well-being and underscore the necessity for educational policies and support systems responsive to these diverse factors. The study contributes to our understanding of the intricate dynamics shaping future educators' well-being, offering implications for enhancing teacher training programmes and fostering holistic development in educational settings.