Self-care as a Predictor of JobSatisfaction amongst Educators

Authors

  • Macey D. Kohls Author
  • Jordan S. Amundson Author
  • Kenzie J. Hedlund Author
  • Jennifer M. Joy Author

Keywords:

Self-Care, Job Satisfaction, Educators, Turnover, Retention

Abstract

Teaching has been found to be among the most stressful occupations in terms of work-related stress. Given recent findings on a potential link between self-care and increased job satisfaction, exploring the benefits of self-care amongst educators is valuable. The purpose of our study was to examine if self- care is a predictor of job satisfaction for educators. Fifty-seven educators across the state of Nebraska participated in a survey in which they rated various indicators of self-care and job satisfaction. The results suggest self-care is a significant predictor of job satisfaction for educators in Nebraska. This indicates that the greater education system should place more emphasis on self-care, not only for current educators, but also for students enrolled in teacher education programs.

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2023-07-01

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): International Journal Of Teacher Education And Teaching July 2023

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