THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SELF-ESTEEM IN UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION AND LIFE SATISFACTION - Abstract

Oct 15, 2026

The study tests the mediating role of self-esteem between job satisfaction and life satisfaction among primary school teachers working in Adana, Turkey. The research uses a relational design with causal mediation analysis between job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and self-esteem. Data are collected from 527 teachers via Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, Rossenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and a researcher-developed personal data form. SPSS 22 and structural equation modeling in AMOS 22 are used to examine relationships and mediation effects.

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Introduction

Work life and job satisfaction

Job satisfaction and life satisfaction links

Emotional responses and life satisfaction

Hypothesized role of self-esteem

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SELF-ESTEEM IN UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION AND LIFE SATISFACTION Ayşe Sarpkaya, Oğuzhan Kırdök Abstract: The aim of the research is to test the mediating role of self-esteem between job satisfaction and life satisfaction among the primary school teachers who works in schools in Adana City (southeast mediterranean region in Turkey) . The model type of the research is relational research model. In this research we analyze the casual mediating relation in job satisfaction and life satisfaction and self-esteem. The research group consist of 527 primary school teachers in Adana. In this research, Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale (adapted by Oran 1989), Life Satisfaction Scale (adapted by Köker 1991), Rossenberg Self-Esteem Scale (adapted by Çuhadaroğlu, 1986) are used. In addition, to this the personel data form which is developed by the researcher is used. Firstly, the result of the research entered data in SPSS 22 program. Secondly, focused on theoretical properties of Structural Equal Modeling (SEM) in AMOS 22 program. As a result of the research thereis a signification and positive relatıon between life satisfaction and job satisfaction in teachers. In this relationsheep partly mediator role of self-esteem is established. Key words: Job satification, Life Satification, Self-Esteem, Teachers 1. Introduction Work or profession is one of the most pivotal components that influences every aspect of an individual's life. In fact, it is the profession that defines who an individual is. In addition to meeting the needs of occupation and work, food, shelter or transportation in everyday life, it also provides more possibilities such as free time activity, investing in children's future, a pool in the backyard. The world of work is indispensable for modern people because it becomes a sphere that regulates modern individuals’ lives and enables them to socialize with each other. It is an inevitable reality in terms of life satisfaction because this environment in the world of work helps people to fulfill their needs and satisfaction. A significant part of the people they spend in their lives is the working life. According to the data obtained by Turkish Statistical Institute (2016), it has been observed that people spend most of their time in working life. Today, there are efforts to improve working life, to eliminate the negativities experienced by working people in their fields, and to make them happy in business life (Yüksekbilgili and Akduman, 2016, Dededoglu, Özdevecioğlu and Oflazer, 2016) . The most intensive organizational factor investigated in the field of work psychology is seen as job satisfaction (Judge and KammeyerMueller, 2012) . In general, job satisfaction in the literature can be described as a pleasant or positive emotional state resulting from the evaluation of a person's job or professional experience (Lukose and Chaipoopirutana, 2015) . Along with the developing and changing age, it increases the importance of employee satisfaction, which increases the capacity of the individuals for the productive working environment in the working life and facilitates adaptation to life and thus improves performance, success. In other words, it is seen that people are happy and pleased employees as a precondition of doing their job well. (Robbins and Judge, 2013) . This is because job satisfaction is assessed by employees' positive and negative feelings toward their working environment. In other words, emotional responses of employees towards a certain job are defined as job satisfaction (Weiss, 2002) . Job satisfaction can be described as a pleasant or positive emotional state resulting from the evaluation of one's work or professional experience (Lukose and Chaipoopirutana, 2015) . There are studies in the literature that show that job satisfaction is affected by many different variables. In some of these studies, job satisfaction is related to life satisfac

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the research?

The research aims to test whether self-esteem mediates the relationship between teachers’ job satisfaction and life satisfaction.

Who participated in the study?

The study includes 527 primary school teachers working in Adana.

Which measurement tools were used to collect data?

Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, Rossenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and a personal data form developed by the researcher were used.

Oct 15, 2026

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