Job Satisfaction and Social Media Utilization of Public Secondary Teachers in Pangasinan II

AUTHOR(S)

ANGELA LAROZA-OCASION MEI ARRA ROBERTA RESUELLO KRYLOVA ANN O. CORPUZ RUFINO P. PERALTA JR ROSA MAE TIANGSON VALLANO ROSALIE SHERYLL T. ROSALES

ABSTRACT

— This study investigates the social media usage patterns of 196 public secondary school teachers in Pangasinan II and explores its impact on their job satisfaction. Employing a descriptive correlation research design and utilizing a questionnaire, the study revealed that the teaching profession in the 5th District of Pangasinan was predominantly female, with most falling into the lower-middle income class. Laptops were the primary devices used for social media activities, with teachers dedicating one to three hours online for educational purposes. Most respondents held the rank of Teacher 1. The study found extensive social media usage among teachers, encompassing engagement, exposure to social networks, and general use. There was a consensus that female teachers used social networking sites more frequently for social connections, and younger teachers were more active users. Overall, teachers expressed a high level of job satisfaction, significantly correlated with their social media exposure. The study recommends further investigation into teaching performance, enhancement of technical and social media proficiency, provision of contextualized lesson plans, promotion of resourceful social media usage, encouragement of positive leadership practices, implementation of career planning strategies, and alignment of career goals with job requirements during the selection process. This research sheds light on the intricate relationship between social media usage and job satisfaction among public secondary teachers, emphasizing the need for targeted support and training in this digital age. Keywords — Social Media, Public Secondary Teachers, Job Satisfaction, Teacher Engagement, Job Satisfaction