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March 28, 2026British Educational Research JournalOpen Access

Beyond salaries: Teachers' experiences of navigating early years education amid economic instability in Türkiye

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EAEbru AydınŞYŞerif Yüksel

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Overview

Phenomenological study reveals how economic instability impacts teachers' practices, highlighting adaptation strategies and challenges.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how economic instability affects early childhood teachers' experiences and practices in Türkiye.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with 12 early childhood teachers in Istanbul
  • Used a phenomenological approach to capture teachers' lived experiences
  • Analyzed the impact of economic conditions on teaching practices and professional lives
  • Teachers reported significant burnout linked to economic challenges and personal stability issues
  • Nostalgia for better working conditions emerged as a common theme
  • Educators faced a moral dilemma balancing financial hardships with their commitment to providing quality education
  • Adaptation strategies included out-of-pocket spending on teaching resources and self-funded professional development
  • Despite challenges, teachers exhibited resilience driven by their passion for working with children

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Aydın et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771dd8bbfbc51511e1ed5https://doi.org/10.1002/berj.70150
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