International Journal of Education & Psychology - Volumes & Issues - Volume 6: Jan 2019, Issue 6

Influence of Job Satisfaction on the Quality of Work Life of Higher Secondary School Teachers

Authors

Dr. Naveen Kumar

DOI Number

Keywords

Job Satisfaction, Quality of Work Life, Teachers, Work Environment, Work Life Balance

Abstract

In the present era, to attract and retain teachers in a school, it must provide a high degree of Quality of Work Life and better Job satisfaction among teachers. A high level of Quality of Work Life and Job satisfaction is essential for all kinds of institution to delight the existing teachers and to attract new teachers. This research paper highlights the relationship between the Quality of Work Life and Job satisfaction among higher secondary school teachers. A sample of 140 higher secondary school teachers from southern part of Haryana is taken as sample for the research. The findings of the research imply that a positive and significant relationship is seen among Quality of Work Life and Job satisfaction of higher secondary school teachers.

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Journal

International Journal of Education & Psychology

ISSN

2348-0785

Periodicity

Bi-Annually