The relationship between lifelong learning tendencies,psychological well-being and happiness of school administrators

Purpose: The primary aim of this research is to investigate the connection be tween lifelong learning tendencies of school administrators and their psychological well being and happiness. Method: The study used a correlational model to examine the relationship be tween the lifelong learning tendencies of school administrators and their levels of psy chological well-being and happiness. The sample of the research was selected using prob ability sampling and consisted of 252 school principals and vice principals working in the central district of Kütahya. Data in this study were obtained using the Lifelong Learning Tendencies Scale, the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale, and the Oxford Happiness Scale. Findings: According to the scores from the responses of the school administra tors, the overall dimension of lifelong learning tendencies and the sub-dimensions of mo tivation and willingness were found to be at a "high level," while the sub-dimensions of curiosity deficiency and deficiency towards development were found to be at a "medium level." The average score of school administrators' psychological well-being was 4.28, indicating a "high" level of psychological well-being. The average score of school admin istrators' happiness was 4.28, indicating a "high" level of happiness. Conclusion and Suggestions: If the psychological well-being scores of school administrators increase, their happiness scores will also increase. The research results in dicate that as the lifelong learning and psychological well-being scores of school admin istrators increase, their happiness scores will also increase. Therefore, efforts to increase the motivation and willingness of school administrators will enhance their lifelong learn ing tendencies, making them feel better mentally and spiritually. Consequently, their levels of happiness will also increase. Key words: Lifelong Learning, Psychological Well-Being, Happiness