Relationship between Psychological Job Demand and the Subjective Well-being among Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii Central Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya

Sr. Jackline mokeira Omariba, Joyzy Pius Egunjobi and Gichimu Wangari Elizabeth
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Sr. Jackline mokeira Omariba: Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
Joyzy Pius Egunjobi: Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
Gichimu Wangari Elizabeth: Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 9, 433-441

Abstract: The study investigated the relationship between psychological job demand and the subjective well-being among teachers in Kisii central sub-county, Kenya. The study was grounded on the self-determination theory of motivation and the demand-control-support theories, it adopted a correlational research design. A total sample of 194 participants was selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. quantitative data were collected using the 17-item demand-control-support questionnaire and a 24-subjective well-being questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study established a weak positive relationship between psychological job demands and subjective well-being. This suggests that as psychological job demand increases, subjective well-being also tends to increase slightly. The positive correlation psychological aspect may indicate that individuals who thrive under pressure or find fulfillment in challenging work environments might report higher subjective well-being. The study implies the need to increase teamwork in the working environment in schools to continue fostering the subjective well-being of teachers. The study recommends a suitable teacher-to-student ratio, to reduce the demand strain and hence increase the subjective well-being of teachers.

Date: 2024
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