What makes teaching joyful? Unpacking the wellbeing-resilience-enjoyment chain in higher education faculty

The study adds to the teacher well-being literature base and provides an enhanced understanding of the part that resilience can play in mediating internal assets and job satisfaction. The study offers valuable insights towards the development of emotionally healthy learning spaces and enhancing faculty engagement using a strength-based approach. This perspective aligns with a strength-based approach. It emphasizes building internal psychological resources such as self-efficacy, well-being, and resilience rather than focusing on deficits or problems.