Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction of Filipino Public High School Teachers: A Correlational Study

Abstract

This descriptive correlational study aimed to determine the relationship of self-esteem, self-efficacy and job satisfaction among Filipino Public High School Teachers. This study hoped to improve the quality of education and enhance the wellness of teachers in the country. This particular study used the Self Determination theory of Albert Bandura. A total of 100 public high school teachers, who were selected using a purposive sampling procedure, participated in the study. In the study, the majority of the participants were females. Their average age is 27, who happen to be in the early adulthood stage. Their average length of service is almost 2 years. Rosenberg Self-Esteem, General Self-efficacy and Job Satisfaction were the scales used to obtain the desired results. To get access to the list of teachers, a request was sent online to the department of education in the province where informed consent and the questionnaire were attached for evaluation. Ethical considerations such as roles of researcher and participants, risks and benefits of participation were discussed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyse the data. Results showed that public high school teachers have high self-esteem, self-efficacy and job satisfaction. Also, there was a significant sex difference in self-esteem and job satisfaction. Furthermore, there was no significant relationship between the following: 1) self-esteem and job satisfaction; 2) self-efficacy and job satisfaction; 3) self-esteem and self-efficacy. Therefore, there is a need for further studies about the wellbeing of the teachers. Specifically, it is suggested that the number of participants must be increased, a more culturally sensitive theory and instrument must be utilized, more appropriate sampling procedures must be employed, job satisfaction of public and private must be compared and explored, and other psychological related variables that can increase or enhance job satisfaction must be examined.