Psychological capital, meaningful work and job satisfaction in Argentine teachers
Although several studies account for the psychosocial risk experiences of teaching job, only a few have been interested in exploring psychological resources and positive job attitudes. The aim of this study was to analysed the interrelationships between psychological capital, meaningful work, job sa...
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| Lenguaje: | Español |
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IRICE (CONICET-UNR)
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://ojs.rosario-conicet.gov.ar/index.php/revistairice/article/view/1746 |
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| Sumario: | Although several studies account for the psychosocial risk experiences of teaching job, only a few have been interested in exploring psychological resources and positive job attitudes. The aim of this study was to analysed the interrelationships between psychological capital, meaningful work, job satisfaction, and sociodemographic variables. A quantitative correlational-explanatory investigation was designed. A sample of 520 Rafaela´s teachers was integrated, according to a sampling by availability. The variables of interest were measured using Likert-type scales with adequate psychometric properties. Total, indirect, and direct effects were calculated using bootstrapping analysis. Measures of lineal correlation, association, and mean difference were obtained based on sociodemographic variables. The results indicate positive correlations between the variables of interest; as well as statistically significant associations with teacher degree and educational level in which they work. Likewise, differences in means were observed in psychological capital, job satisfaction and meaningful work based on these sociodemographic variables. Indirect effects of psychological capital (through the mediation of meaningful work) on job satisfaction were found, corroborating a partial mediation. The main implications of the findings underline the need to encourage a positive perception of the teacher role and job, to promote training instances, and to provide resources and organizational practices that facilitate the job well-being of this professional group. |
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