Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Research Articles

The Impact of Job Satisfaction on Teacher Mental Health: A Call to Action for Educational Policymakers

Abstract Job satisfaction significantly impacts teachers’ overall well-being and mental health. Research reveals a strong connection between employment status and mental health, with teaching being a particularly stressful profession. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges, with the shift to online education and limited support causing heightened stress, anxiety, and depression. This study analyses scientific literature exploring the link between job satisfaction and mental health (depression, stress, and anxiety) in teachers. By examining relevant articles in major databases like Web of Science, PSYNDEX, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, the research identifies numerous sociodemographic and institutional factors contributing to teachers’ mental health struggles, including workload, teaching experience, job satisfaction, gender, and the nature of online education. The findings highlight the urgent need for educational policymakers to develop policies prioritizing teacher well-being, especially during times of crisis. This involves addressing factors affecting job satisfaction and implementing strategies to promote mental health support for educators.

Nurse Staffing, Work Hours, Mandatory Overtime, and Turnover in Acute Care Hospitals Affect Nurse Job Satisfaction, Intent to Leave, and Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: This study examined the impact of nurse staffing, working hours, mandatory overtime, and turnover on nurse outcomes in acute care hospitals. Previous studies have focused on the single characteristics of sub-optimal nurse staffing but have not considered them comprehensively. Methods: Data were collected in July-September 2022 using convenience sampling and an online survey (N = 397). For the analysis, 264 nurses working as staff nurses at 28 hospitals met the inclusion criteria. Univariate analysis and multivariable generalized estimating equation (GEE) were performed. Results: Both nurse staffing (β = -0.036, standard error [SE] = 0.011) and turnover (β = -0.006, SE = 0.003) were significant factors affecting job satisfaction. In the multivariable GEE, only mandatory overtime (β = 0.395, SE = 0.116) was significantly related to intent to leave. Nurse staffing, work hours, mandatory overtime, and turnover were not significantly related to burnout. Subjective health status and workload were significantly associated with burnout. Conclusion: Nurse staffing policies and improvement programs in hospitals should be implemented to improve nurses' job satisfaction. Labor policy should ban mandatory overtime.

An Analysis of the Positive and Negative Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Using Topic Modeling

An Analysis of the Positive and Negative Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Using Topic Modeling

Job Satisfaction in Education Sector of Megacities: A Study of Higher Secondary Institutions of Karachi

Megacities have been centering of attraction for their modernity, growth and opportunities, whereas they combat with number of challenges like overcrowding, high cost of living, increased competition etc. Similarly, megacity Karachi (biggest metropolitan city of Pakistan, ranked as 7th most populous city in the world, with the growth rate of 2.41%, 2020), which makes it quite apparent that managing in this mega city do makes it challenging on individual level as well. Every megacity depends upon industries and organizations for its growth and Education sector is one of those key players, where Higher Secondary Education Institutions are considered as backbone in employing more of skilled workers. Job satisfaction is the main predictor of organizational success. This paper examined the factors affecting the job satisfaction in Higher Secondary Educational Institutions of Karachi. The data were collected through primary data gathering using questionnaire for employees working in public and private colleges of megacity Karachi. Sample size is restricted to 100 respondents selected through convenient sampling. This research was aimed at finding relationship between employees’ job satisfaction in Higher Secondary Education Institution of Megacity (Karachi) and its dynamics. In final part of this research, we tried to find out relationship between level of job satisfaction and demands of the megacity, exploring factors affecting job satisfaction in megacities.

Impact of Work Environment on Job Satisfaction among Interventional Radiologists in Japan: A Cross-sectional Study.

This study aims to measure job satisfaction among interventional radiology physicians in Japan and analyze the factors affecting job satisfaction. A web-based survey was conducted among the members of the Japanese Society of Interventional Radiology between October and December 2021. Participants were questioned regarding their job satisfaction, workplace, work status, and demographic information. Principal component analysis was applied to 15 reasons related to job satisfaction, and the factors affecting job satisfaction were analyzed. Valid responses were obtained from 901 (31.9%) of the 2,824 interventional radiology physicians invited to participate. Job satisfaction was reported as "very satisfied" in 79 (8.8%), "moderately satisfied" in 426 (47.3%), "neither satisfied nor dissatisfied" in 230 (25.5%), "moderately dissatisfied" in 133 (14.8%), and "very dissatisfied" in 33 (3.7%) respondents. Thus, there were 505 (56.0%) satisfied physicians. Three principal components were extracted from the reasons for job satisfaction. Job satisfaction tended to be higher among those who reported performing a higher number of interventional radiology procedures and was positively associated with a higher rate of work time dedicated to interventional radiology and the first principal component (the environment of clinical practice, research, and interventional radiology education). The third principal component (salary and work environment) and the absence of an "IkuBoss" [a boss who takes initiative in creating a work environment supportive of the work-life balance of colleagues] were associated with lower job satisfaction. More than half the participants reported high job satisfaction. Job satisfaction of interventional radiology physicians in Japan was positively associated with a favorable clinical, research, and educational environment and negatively associated with the absence of an "IkuBoss," noninterventional radiology work, overtime work, and salary.

Tobit 모형을 활용한 취업 만족도 결정요인 분석

In this paper, the factors affecting job satisfaction of college graduates were analyzed. Job satisfaction consists of various factors, but job satisfaction is limited to job match, job satisfaction, and wages in this paper. Job match, job satisfaction, and wages each have information on employment status and compound information on the magnitude of job satisfaction. However, many previous studies have used only information on the size of job satisfaction to analyze it, overlooking the problem of sample selection bias. In order to overcome this problem, the Tobit model was used in the analysis. The main results are summarized as follows. First, Tobit model was statistically significant. Second, it can be seen that as male compared to female, age, and average GPA increase, job satisfaction increases significantly. Third, it can be seen that natural science compared to arts is higher, and the higher the major satisfaction and parents' income, the higher the job satisfaction. Finally, as a result of homogeneous test of the regression coefficients for each category level of independent variables, it can be seen that there is a statistically significant difference in most of the independent variables.

Exploring the Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Sub Assistant Agricultural Officers in Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

Ensuring job satisfaction is imperative due to its constructive impact on employee welfare, motivation, and output. Exploring the SAAOs’ extent of job satisfaction and finding out the influences of different socio-economic factors towards their job satisfaction, were the aims of this study. Data were collected using a pre-tested interview schedule from randomly selected seventy- one (71) SAAOs of seven upazilas of Dinajpur district. SAAOs’ job satisfaction was measured based on his/her extent of satisfaction with 10 selected items using a 4-point rating scale. The percentages, means, and standard deviations were employed to summarise the data gathered during the interviews. The inferential statistical investigation involved using correlation and regression analysis. Findings revealed that the highest proportion (53.5 percent) of the respondents had medium job satisfaction. The SAAOs were mostly dissatisfied with the financial support and lack of necessary supplies from the office provided by the organization. Ten independent variables namely, additional education, job demand, job control, organizational support, perceived colleagues’ support, job facilities, managerial orientation, psychological well-being, self-efficacy, and job performance had significant positive relationships with job satisfaction according to correlation analysis. According to multiple regression analysis, 64.4 percent of the variance in job satisfaction could be explained by all the independent variables, and organizational support, perceived colleagues’ support, psychological well-being, and job performance were the most significant factors. However, perceived colleagues’ support had the highest contribution (56.2 percent) in explaining the job satisfaction of SAAOs. For ensuring the job satisfaction of SAAOs, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) can emphasize on strategies like professional development of the SAAOs, feedback, rewards and accolades and a supportive organizational culture.

Which factors affect job satisfaction of doctors in psychiatry?

Background Recent reports have described challenges in retaining and recruiting psychiatrists in public mental health care. To improve the work situation for doctors, the Norwegian Psychiatric Association (NPA) conducted surveys to explore job satisfaction among its members. The purpose of this study is to explore how doctors in mental health services perceive their work, and factors affecting their job satisfaction. Material and methods A Questback survey was sent to all employed members of NPA in June 2020 and in December 2021. In the first survey, 670 members (37%) responded and 903 (43%) in the second. Job satisfaction was measured on a Likert scale from one to five. Linear regression was used to examine associations between work-related factors and job satisfaction. Results In 2021, more than half of the respondents (56%) were satisfied, 16% were dissatisfied and 27% were neutral. The oldest and youngest doctors were most satisfied (p < 0.001). Partial treatment responsibility was related to reduced job satisfaction (β = −0.23, p < 0.001) as well as access to an experienced colleague (β = 0.39, p < 0.001), time for direct patient contact (β = 0.17, p < 0.001) and ability to treat patients in a satisfactory manner (β = 0.52, p < 0.001). Job satisfaction decreased from 2020 to 2021. Conclusions Psychiatrists seem to be torn between treating their own patients and having medically responsible for other therapists’ patients. Time for patient contact and discussions with colleagues are crucial for psychiatrists’ well-being at work.

Chinese Male Kindergarten Teachers: Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment

In early childhood education there is an increasing focus on the issues related to male kindergarten teachers. The shortage of men entering the teaching profession, the high turnover rate, and social marginalisation pose a challenge to the recruitment and retention of male kindergarten teachers. Furthermore, an imbalance in the ratio of men and women in early childhood education can also have an impact on children's educational development, as male teachers are also seen to be beneficial to children's ongoing development. This quantitative study explores the factors affecting Chinese male kindergarten teachers' job satisfaction and organisational commitment. The results show that six influencing factors positively impact job satisfaction: public attitude, pay satisfaction, work pressure, interpersonal relationships, promotion and professional development, and physical work environment. Also, there is a positive relationship between job satisfaction and organisational commitment. There are implications for recruiting and retaining male kindergarten teachers, for early childhood education policymakers and training providers.

Job satisfaction of healthcare professionals in palliative care departments and factors affecting job satisfaction during COVID-19 pandemic

Background/Aim. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the healthcare system, particularly healthcare providers such as nurses/medical technicians, who were obliged to adhere to strict procedures and manage their time effectively during shifts. The aim of this study was to identify internal strengths, weaknesses, threats, and challenges in palliative care management during the C OVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of nurses/medical technicians. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a 100% sample of nurses/medical technicians working in hospital-based palliative care in two clinics in Belgrade (47 respondents in total). The research instrument was a Questionnaire on Employee Satisfaction. The survey was conducted during September and October 2022. Results. Assessing the job satisfaction of nurses/ medical technicians revealed moderate job satisfaction (3.43), which was mostly influenced by appropriate financial compensation and the implementation of measures to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19 infection. The dimensions of management that were significantly related to respondents? satisfaction were motivation and adequacy of hygienic conditions and measures to control COVID-19 (?2 = 62.83, p = 0.004 and ?2 = 36.42, p = 0.006, respectively). Conclusion. Nurses/medical technicians who experience stress at work in regular conditions tend to react the same way in different conditions, such as those related to COVID-19 infection. The most difficult challenge that the management faces is the recognition of the importance of the work of nurses/medical technicians by the community. Therefore, it is vital to respect and support the most important professional values of nurses/medical technicians, such as valuable achievements, the importance of professional challenges, personal growth and development, and independence in practice.

Understanding the Connections between Job Satisfaction, Loyalty and Commitment

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the interrelated concepts of job satisfaction, employee retention and employee morale in Indian organizations. It examines the major factors affecting job satisfaction such as work environment, pay, development opportunities and work-life balance. It also discusses the cultural characteristics of India, such as hierarchy, respect and collectivism. The paper emphasizes the importance of leadership style, communication, recognition and reward strategies in boosting morale. It also highlights the benefits of high job satisfaction, including higher productivity, lower turnover and a positive workplace culture. The impact of morale on engagement, absenteeism, customer service and corporate image is also explained. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights for organizations looking to create a conducive work environment in India that ensures a motivated, satisfied and engaged workforce

Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction of Employees in Government Sector Organizations

Job may be defined as a specific task done as part of the routine of one's occupation or for an agreed price. Job is a social expectation and social reality to which people seem to confirm for maintaining their livelihood. It not only provides status and psychological satisfaction to the individuals but also binds them to the society. Job satisfaction is a person’s attitude towards the job. Job satisfaction means measurement of excellence to which an employee feels contended and happy about his work and the conditions in which it has to be done.&#x0D; The main purpose of the study is to investigate the determinants like encouragement, management, working condition and training as the various facets of employee job satisfaction which plays a major role for employee performance. A quantitative approach is used in this study. A Pearson correlation research design and survey method is used to collect data. A research model and four hypotheses were developed. Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses.&#x0D; The study found the implementation of independent variables like encouragement, management, working condition and training by public sectors enterprises. for maintaining the job satisfaction of employees in the organization. All of the predictor variables were significantly related to the success of employee performance.

Factors affecting job satisfaction among nurses working in Ondo state

The level of satisfaction received on the job is highly essential in the discharge of duty. Nurses' respected level of job satisfaction improves turnover, commitment, and patient satisfaction. This study assesses factors affecting job satisfaction among nurses at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital, Ondo, Nigeria, to identify factors responsible for job satisfaction. The study utilizes the Index of Work Satisfaction with few modifications. Questionnaires were distributed to 154 sample respondents across different units of the hospital. Cronbach's Alpha is used to validate the internal consistency of the instrument. Data coding and cleaning were done using Microsoft Excel, and analysis was done with SPSS (version 23). The percentage is used to explore the responses. In contrast, independent sample t tests and one-way analysis of variance are used to assess variations across different sociodemographic groups of the respondents. Results show that higher percentages of the respondents are dissatisfied with their job because of issues relating to salary and benefits. Workload and Administrative & management bottlenecks also sometimes contribute to job dissatisfaction. Professional pride and colleague relationships are not significant factors that affect job satisfaction. To retain the best hands in the hospital, the management is advised to constantly look into issues relating to salary and benefits for the nurses. They are also advised to look into the processes and procedures for career advancement and pay upgrades in the hospital.

A descriptive cross sectional study of job satisfaction among pharmacists in a clinical setting

Background: Job satisfaction has been linked to improved job performance. Pharmacists as key healthcare providers with the ultimate duty of improving and maintaining the quality of life through the responsible provision of drug therapy, are expected to be highly productive. Low performance by Pharmacists can result to loss of lives especially through undetected actual and potential drug therapy problems which have been documented to be associated with high mortality and high rate of hospital admissions. Job satisfaction is the feeling of fulfilment that employees derive from their job which has a significant deal on their productivity. Assessing Pharmacists’ job satisfaction is therefore very paramount. Objective: This study accessed job satisfaction among Pharmacists working in a tertiary hospital and identified factors affecting job satisfaction among the study population Method: The study was a descriptive cross sectional study that employed the use of questionnaires as a research instrument for data collection with 30 participants completing the questionnaires. Simple percentages were used to analyse demographic characteristics and level of satisfaction. Relationship between variables was tested using chi square. Level of significance was measured at 95% confidence interval (p=0.05) Result: There was male participants’ preponderance (76.7%). Majority of the participants had practice years between 11-20 years (56.7%). 63.3% had Masters Degrees, 93.3% were Christians and 80% married. Level of job satisfaction was 33.3% among the participants. Hospital culture (76.7%), work environment (60%), reward system (60%) and remuneration (53.3%) were found to be factors recorded with the highest level of dissatisfaction. The Pharmacists were some-what satisfied with how their contribution were valued and the value placed on them by the organisation (53.3% each). However, satisfaction with their position was moderate (40.0%). Conclusion: Hospital pharmacists are important healthcare professionals that play critical roles in determining the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of health care systems vial the delivery of pharmaceutical services. Showing concerns for Pharmacists welfare is an important factor to enhancing their job satisfaction with resultant improvement in the quality healthcare delivery. It is paramount that Government of Nigeria upgrades the remuneration of Pharmacists and provides conducive work environment as these would enhance productivity and effective pharmaceutical delivery to our teeming patient population.

The Nurturing Job Satisfaction: Social Interactions and Work Environment via Empowering Motivation

This study examined the role of social interactions, the work environment, and work motivation in influencing job satisfaction among employees at the Sekretariat Daerah Pontianak. The findings revealed significant relationships and provided insights into the dynamics of these variables. The results indicated that social interactions had a direct and significant impact on job satisfaction. Positive interactions, such as effective communication and collaboration, enhanced job satisfaction levels. Similarly, the work environment was found to influence job satisfaction, with factors such as physical conditions, organizational culture, and leadership practices playing a significant role. Work motivation was identified as another crucial factor affecting job satisfaction. Employees who were motivated and engaged in their work reported higher levels of job satisfaction. However, the study found that work motivation did not fully mediate the relationships between social interactions, the work environment, and job satisfaction. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Sekretariat Daerah Pontianak prioritize fostering positive social interactions, improving the work environment, and promoting work motivation as separate but interconnected factors in enhancing job satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for organizational leaders and policymakers to understand the factors influencing job satisfaction. By addressing social interactions, the work environment, and work motivation, the organization can create a more satisfying work experience and ultimately improve employee well-being and performance.

A Sequential Mixed Method Study of Employee Job Satisfaction in Upscale Restaurants, Malaysia

ABSTRACT The study determines the main factors affecting job satisfaction in upscale restaurants and their degree of comparative influence. The research initially involves qualitative data analysis of 20 interviews with restaurant employees representing five upscale restaurants in Kuala Lumpur (KL), followed by structural equation modeling of data retrieved from 368 questionnaires from 16 KL restaurants. The impact variance of four main determinants of job satisfaction are revealed, where the “working environment” has the highest impact, followed by “payment and compensation,” “promotion”, and finally, “workplace fairness”. Crucially, “workplace relationships” have a moderating effect on the relationship between the “work environment” and job satisfaction, implicating industry-applied recommendations to strengthen job satisfaction levels.

The Role of Job Stress and Job Satisfaction in Predicting Job Burnout of Teachers of Students with Special Needs

Introduction The aim of this study was to determine the role of job stress and job satisfaction in predicting job burnout in teachers of students with special needs in Shiraz, Iran. Methods The sample included 136 teachers of students with special needs that were selected through convenience sampling. For data collection, the Burnout Inventory, Job Stress Questionnaire, and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire were used. Data were analysed using Pearson correlation coefficient and simultaneous multiple regression. Results The results showed that job stress positively and significantly predicted job burnout and job satisfaction negatively and significantly predicted job burnout. Conclusion According to the findings of this study, it is suggested that organisations related special education field to design and develop appropriate educational and supportive programs (such as holding workshops on stress management in the workplace, providing free counseling and psychological services, identifying individual and environmental factors affecting job satisfaction in teachers of students with special needs, helping to increase their job satisfaction, providing assistants for these teachers, and etc.). This will increase job satisfaction and reduce job stress in teachers of students with special needs. In this way, the burnout of teachers of students with special needs will be reduced.

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Primary School Teachers

There are several intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the level of job satisfaction of school teachers. This study aimed to comparatively identify intrinsic and extrinsic factors of job satisfaction among public and private primary school teachers in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. This cross-sectional study was conducted using the quantitative method, in which all public and private primary school teachers in Multan made up the total population of the study. Out of the total population size of 6330, a sample of 400 teachers was drawn through proportionate sampling techniques. A representative proportion of the sample was taken in accordance with the size of the population of each stratum, i.e., public and private, male and female. With respect to the category of school, 144 respondents were taken from private schools, and the rest (256) from public primary schools. Out of 400 respondents, 205 were female and 195 were male. Primary data was collected using a self-developed questionnaire that was built on a 5-point Likert scale with a total of 12 scales with 64 items. The overall study hypothesized that intrinsic factors such as respect, recognition, job quality, and personal growth (M = 3.04, SD = 1.0541) and extrinsic factors such as pay, promotion, management, coworkers’ behavior, training, and job security (M = 3.03, SD = 1.0437) were equally influential on teachers’ job satisfaction. Moreover, there was a significant difference in the level of job satisfaction between public and private school teachers (p = .001 &lt; .05), indicating that private teachers were less satisfied with their jobs compared to public teachers.

Evaluation of Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Pathways for Improved Sustainable Business Performance in Emerging Economies

Job satisfaction is one of the vital needs of almost every employee in any well-structured organization. Any shortfall in the anticipated level of employee job satisfaction would affect the employees' contribution to organizational effectiveness. The purpose of the research is twofold. It aims to study the relationship between different levels of employees' job satisfaction in organizations and the impact of employee job satisfaction on the nature of roles performed by employees. The study found that employees' job satisfaction significantly impacted their performance and productivity in the organization. Also, the significant impact of employee satisfaction has been found on the employee commitment to work. Furthermore, the significant outcome on organizational performance can be seen as the result of job satisfaction. The study results would help an organization understand the value of job satisfaction for an employee, which could help increase organizational commitment.

Factor Affecting Job Satisfaction In Community Pharmacists: A Review

Job satisfaction is an employee's emotional reaction to responsibilities at work. it is necessary to pay attention to pharmacists' job satisfaction, because their work is related to patient safety. The aim of this review is to find out what factors influence the job satisfaction of community pharmacists. The review was conducted in December 2022 by searching articles on three search engines namely PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar by taking articles published between 2012 and 2022. The keywords "Job Satisfaction" and "Community Pharmacist" were used to search for articles and 360 articles were obtained. In this review, only 8 articles met all the inclusion criteria. Inclusion criteria included cross-sectional studies, publication in English, published between 2012 and 2022, and research topics on job satisfaction of community pharmacists. The findings showed that there are many factors that can affecting job satisfaction, namely demoghraphy, intrinsic, and extrinsic factors. Of these three factors, there are four most commonly encountered facets that influence community pharmacists' job satisfaction, namely work environment, salary, knowledge and years in practice. The level of overall job satisfaction for community pharmacists is different in each country depending on the regulations. Because job satisfaction is something that can change over time, future research should include other factors that can affect job satisfaction.