Job satisfaction of university teachers: A comparative study of gender, age and marital status

Authors

  • Muhammad Hussan-U-Rahman M.Phil Scholar, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author
  • Malik Zulqarnain Sadiqi M.Phil Scholar, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author
  • Imran Khan Visiting Faculty. University of Kotli AJ&K, Subject Specialist GCET Kotli AJ&K, Pakistan Author
  • Aroosa Anayat M.Phil Scholar, University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Job Satisfaction, Gender, Age, Marital Status, Teachers

Abstract

This study was conducted to compare the job satisfaction of university teachers regarding gender, age and marital status. The study was quantitative in nature and descriptive method and survey technique were used for the collection of data. The population of the study consisted of 164 teachers of University of Kotli. One hundred and thirteen teachers were selected as sample of the study by using simple random sampling technique. The reliability of the instruments was .911. The researcher personally visited university teachers and collected the data. A statistical package for social science (SPSS) was used for the analysis of data. The researcher applied frequency, percentage, mean, independent sample t-test and analysis of variance for the data analysis. It is concluded that teachers receive recognition from immediate supervisor and they give assistance when they needed. Moreover, immediate supervisor appreciates good teaching and provide assistance for improving instruction. On the other hand, immediate supervisor does not provide backup to teachers and they not willing to listen suggestion from teachers.

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2025-05-15

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The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): April-June

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