International Journal of Education & the Arts

Citation: Cupido, C., & Olivier, A. (2024). Exploring how an awareness and understanding of one’s Ennea type can promote well-being among singer-teachers. International Journal of Education & the Arts, 24(si2.5). http://doi.org/10.26209/ijea24si2.5

In higher education singer-teachers face a myriad of possible conflicts and miscommunication that threaten their well-being. Furthermore, work stress and unhealthy work relationships may detract from what brings meaning and purpose to the lives of singer-teachers. This research highlights how a proactive approach to enhancing well-being in the lives of singer-teachers is possible. This qualitative study employed a duoethonographic approach whereby the authors explored how an awareness and understanding of one’s Ennea type can promote well-being among singer-teachers. The findings demonstrate that through self-discovery, distinct behavioral adaptations were made among the researcher-participants (singer-teachers) when they were aware of their unique motives, weaknesses, strengths, and preferred ways of receiving feedback. When they understood why and how they responded to situations in a manner typical of their Ennea type, they were able to mitigate conflict that may have arisen by developing empathy towards each other. These actions led to increases in positive emotion, positive relationships, and overall well-being.