Exploring the role of experience in L2 teachers’ turnover intentions/occupational stress and psychological well-being/grit: A mixed methods study

The present mixed methods study examined the relationships among Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ turnover intentions, occupational stress, psychological well-being, and grit in light of their teaching experience. participants were total 325 EFL teachers (138 novice 187 experienced). To collect data, four instruments grit, well-being administered to participants, followed by semi-structured interviews with 20 teachers. Data analyses indicated that experienced stress/turnover intentions grit/psychological significantly correlated. results also revealed strength relationship between is higher for than analysis while stress collectively influences identity, emotions, retaining profession, was largely defined various institutional socio-economic factors. are discussed implications teacher education provided.