Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the various kinds of problems and despair that cause teachers to sway in their identity as nursery and kindergarten teachers. In this study, we conducted interviews with a total of 24 nursery and kindergarten teachers according to their teacher experiences and positions and analyzed them using SCQRM. As a result, it was found that nursery and kindergarten teachers experience various problems and despair (which cause swaying) in accordance with their growth. In addition, it became clear that the teachers' surrounding work environments, such as the existence of important others with whom they can consult, play a significant role in solving their problems and despair.
