Job Satisfaction and Mental Health of Public Secondary School Teachers in San Carlos City

AUTHOR(S)

Noemi C. Carlos, MAED.

ABSTRACT

While there is limited knowledge about the mental health experiences of teachers, this study aims to examine the correlation between job satisfaction and mental health of public secondary teachers in San Carlos City. It also aims to design effective interventions to elevate teachers’ job satisfaction and mental health. A total of 262 secondary teacher respondents were selected using stratified random sampling. A modified survey questionnaire comprising three parts was employed, and the reliability statistics revealed that both questionnaires have high validity and very high internal consistency. This study yielded that majority of the respondents were female, belonging to the middle adult group, married, with MA/Ms units, Teacher III, and in the service for 1-9 years. Other key findings state that, on average, the respondents are moderately satisfied with their job. Moreover, they have high mental stability but are vulnerable to self-harm. Furthermore, the result confirms a significant relationship between civil status and job satisfaction; and age and mental health. It also denotes a substantial relationship between job satisfaction and the mental health levels of the respondents. It implies that high satisfaction towards a job contributes to a high level of mental stability. Thus, according to the findings and conclusions of this study, the researcher proposed a professional plan of activities to elevate teachers’ job satisfaction and mental health levels.