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The Role of Self-esteem and Optimism in Job Satisfaction among Teachers of Private Universities in Bangladesh

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  • Ahmed, Mozumdar Arifa

    (Eastern University)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the role of self- esteem and optimism in job satisfaction among teachers of private universities in Bangladesh. The measuring instruments used in this study were: 1. Self-Esteem Scale (SES) (Rosenberg’s, 1965) for measuring self-esteem. 2. Life Orientation Test (LOT) (Scheier& Carver, 1985) for measuring Optimism. 3. Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) (Spector, 1985) for measuring job satisfaction. According to the objective of the present study the obtain data were analysed using Pearson product moment correlation. The survey results revealed that self-esteem and optimism is significantly positively correlated with teacher’s job satisfaction.

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  • Ahmed, Mozumdar Arifa, 2012. "The Role of Self-esteem and Optimism in Job Satisfaction among Teachers of Private Universities in Bangladesh," Asian Business Review, Asian Business Consortium, vol. 1(2), pages 114-120.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:asbure:0149
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    3. Glorybeth C. Pesania, 2022. "Mediating Effect of Transformational Leadership Style of School Heads on the Relationship Between Organizational Climate and Self-Esteem of Teachers," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(10), pages 347-361, October.

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    Keywords

    Teaching; Teachers; Self-esteem; Optimism; Motivation; Job Satisfaction;
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    JEL classification:

    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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