Educators satisfaction with work and work-life balance in college of teacher education
List of Authors
  • Gracelyn C. Altaya , Joey G. Baldestamon

Keyword
  • Satisfaction with Work, Work-Life Balance, Educators

Abstract
  • Educators are performing four-fold functions in the college such as research, instruction, extension, and production. The teaching job is demanding so as with their personal life thus, the work and life’s symmetry is one among the higher education challenges. Hence, this study identifies satisfaction with work, symmetry of life and work, and the synergy between the involved elements among educators of the College of Teacher Education. The data was gathered through adopted questionnaires. The researcher used quantitative research, particularly descriptive correlation. Respondents were 42 personnel from the College of Teachers Education in one of the state universities in the region. The employees in college were happy with their work. It suggests that continued efforts to improve educators' satisfaction might be strengthened to achieve more than what they expect. They agreed that there is a balance of work and life where among the indicators, personal life fulfillment, work satisfaction, and happiness contributed the most. This indicates that work-life balance has room for improvement, particularly in giving time and opportunity for educators to de-stress, minimize the work brought home, limit stress, nurture loyalty, and enhance the working environment. The study also reveals that satisfaction with work and equilibrium in work and life have a strong relationship.

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