Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction among Elementary Teachers

Rahima M. Dalid^1,

¹Graduate School, Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology, Kidapawan City, Philippines

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Rahima M. Dalid. Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction among Elementary Teachers. American Journal of Educational Research. 2025; 13(5):287-295. doi: 10.12691/education-13-5-3

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction of elementary teachers. Two hundred eighteen (218) respondents from four districts of M’lang, Cotabato are being participated during the conduct of this study for the S.Y. 2024-2025. This study employed a descriptive-correlation research design using simple random sampling. The data gathering tool contained an adopted questionnaire coming from the different authors. Mean and multiple regression were used in statistical tool. Based on the findings of the study, very high, high and low extent were identified for work-life balance while very high and high extent for job satisfaction. The results also revealed that there is a positive and negative significant relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction of the teachers. Moreover, indicator of work-life balance significantly influences by the job satisfaction. Strategies for improvement of work-life balance and job satisfaction of elementary teachers were suggested and further implementation and evaluation for this policy formulation were crafted as a means of significant basis for professional development.

Keywords:
work-life balance job satisfaction elementary teachers relationships influences

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