An Economic and Psychological Analysis of Job Satisfaction of School Teachers (Special Reference to Balangoda Education Zone)

Dr. Asha Nimali Fernando and Samadhhi Abhishsheka Karunarathna
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Dr. Asha Nimali Fernando: Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy and Psychology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
Samadhhi Abhishsheka Karunarathna: Research Assistant, Department of Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 3, 1499-1507

Abstract: High job satisfaction is a hallmark of a well-managed organization and is primarily a result of effective behavior management. Similarly, job satisfaction is essential due to reasons such as: increasing the productivity of the organization, being able to retain quality and expert talented employees, creating new discoveries, creating a positive work environment, and the growth and reputation of the organization. The aim of this research is to evaluate, measure and assess the level of job satisfaction of schoolteachers in government schools. The quality enhancement of education is depending on the teachers and their performances in teaching. Behind their work, the satisfaction of their career is a must. This study is an attempt to investigate the level of job satisfaction. The methodology of this research will be a mixed method. A sample of 270 teachers from 17 Education Division government schools in Balangoda, Imbulpe, Weligepola, Balangoda Education Zone, Rathnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province were selected. The sample was selected through probability random sampling. A questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. The analysis reveals that considering the overall job satisfaction of male and female teachers, it was found to be at a lower level. That is, it was found that 68.95% of the sample is not satisfied with their job. Also, only a small percentage of 31.05% of the sample was found to be satisfied with their job. It was clear that due to the negative impact of these factors, teachers are under mental pressure and stress, thereby creating various psychosocial problems. Accordingly, it is important for officials involved in the field of education to have a good understanding of the factors that affect teachers’ job satisfaction when considered as a whole. This is because teachers’ job satisfaction increases by identifying factors that positively affect teachers’ job satisfaction and focusing on developing them. This increases the service effectiveness and efficiency of teachers.

Date: 2023
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