Author(s): WANG, Y., Institution: BEIJING SPOERTS UNIVERSITY, Country: CHINA, Abstract-ID: 629

Introduction
This investigation probes the complex interplay between familial dynamics and the formation of professional identity in pre-service physical education teachers, underscoring the overlooked roles of resilience and career decision-making self-efficacy as mediating factors. It aims to bridge a gap in current literature concerning the influence of family environments on the professional identity development of future educators.
Methods
Engaging 515 students from diverse educational programs across three universities, this study collected data via questionnaires, subsequently analyzed through structural equation modeling. This methodology scrutinized the interplay between family functioning, resilience, career decision-making self-efficacy, and teacher identity, focusing particularly on mediation effects to unravel the complex web of relationships among these key variables.
Results
The analysis revealed a notably positive influence of family functioning on teacher identity. Importantly, resilience and career decision-making self-efficacy emerged as sequential mediators in this relationship. These findings illuminate the intricate dynamics linking family environment with the evolution of professional identity, emphasizing the critical role of both individual and environmental factors in shaping future physical education educators professional self-concept.
Discussion
This research underscores the pivotal role of family functioning in shaping the professional identity of pre-service physical education teachers. A direct correlation is observed between strong family bonds and a robust teacher identity, facilitated through increased resilience and career decision-making self-efficacy. These findings illuminate how familial relationships and individual psychological attributes collaboratively influence educational career paths. Resilience, fostered within family environments, emerges as essential for navigating teaching challenges, while career decision-making self-efficacy highlights the significance of self-confidence in career choices on teacher identity formation. These mediators suggest that enhancing family connections and fostering resilience and decision-making skills could substantially strengthen pre-service educators professional identities. The implications for education are significant, advocating for programs that emphasize family engagement and the development of resilience in teacher education. By incorporating strategies to improve decision-making self-efficacy, future educators can be better prepared for professional hurdles. This study highlights the importance of integrating family and personal factors into teacher training, aiming to develop a resilient, empowered, and competent teaching workforce, essential for the advancement of physical education teaching.