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This study aims to investigate the relationship between psychological capital and well-being among middle school music teachers in Linyi, China, and to examine how demographic variables and teaching experience influence teacher well-being. Data were collected through questionnaire surveys, and correlation analysis, independent sample t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were employed to systematically examine the associations and group differences in teacher well-being and psychological capital. Correlation analysis revealed that all four dimensions of psychological capital—self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience—were significantly positively associated with teacher well-being. Independent t-tests indicated significant differences in well-being and psychological capital across demographic variables such as gender and educational background. One-way ANOVA demonstrated significant variations by teaching experience: teachers with less than five years of experience reported the highest well-being. Teacher well-being is shaped not only by individual psychological resources but also by career stage, workload, and educational policy environment. It is recommended that educational administrators enhance the development of teachers’ psychological capital, provide systematic psychological support, and create professional growth opportunities to improve well-being and ensure sustainable educational quality.
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