Altruism and Teachers’ Performance in Private Secondary School in Iganga District Uganda

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The study's objective was to analyze the relationship between altruism and teachers’ performance in private secondary schools in Iganga district, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design coupled with a mixed methods approach was adopted. The population and sample were selected from 4 schools. The total population of the study was 101, with four head teachers and teachers with administrative responsibility (97). A total sample of 88 respondents was involved, and they were sampled using simple random sampling and census inquiry, respectively. The head teachers were interviewed, and the teachers answered a questionnaire. The quality control for the questionnaire was done through the computation of a content validity index (.84), a reliability index with Cronbach alpha (.86), and pilot interviews with some colleagues to ensure the quality of the interview guide. Descriptive data analysis was done via means and standard deviations, inferential analysis using the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and qualitative data analysis through content analysis. The significant finding in line with the study objective indicated a positive, significant, and strong relationship between altruism and teachers’ performance based on the Pearson product-moment correlation analysis conducted. This research implies that regulations and principals should encourage teachers to carry out tasks that demonstrate concern for others.