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Journal of Human Development and Education for Specialized Research

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The Journal of Human Development and Education for Specialized Research is an academic journal issued by the Malaysian Institute of Science and Development. The aim of this journal is to disseminate serious studies based on theoretical and field research, and to promote multidisciplinary studies in human development, management and education for specialized research and become a leading journal in human development and education in the world. The Journal also aims at publishing theoretical and applied researches in the fields of human development and education for specialized research such as human resources management, business administration, communication sciences, development studies, economic sciences, education sciences, history, industrial relations, media sciences, psychology, Public administration, religious studies and others.



JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SOUTH SHARQIYAH, SULTANATE OF OMAN


Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify the level of job satisfaction of primary school teachers in South Sharqiyah, Sultanate of Oman. The research used the descriptive research method to answer the research questions. The population of the research consisted of all school primary teachers in South Sharqiyah, Sultanate of Oman, and a sample included (370) male and female teachers was selected to answer a valid and reliable questionnaire. The descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The analyses showed that the level of job satisfaction was moderate, with Mean score (3.12). The findings also showed that there were statistically significant differences in the means scores for four dimensions of job satisfaction by gender, p< 0.05 in favor of female teachers, with Means range (3.21-3.97); and there was no statistically significant differences due to working experience, p> 0.05. The research recommends to involve teachers in decision making process, and treat them in more clear and transparent methods, mainly teachers with high academic qualifications. Moreover, it recommends to motivate male teachers to participate in more educational works and competitions, and award teachers their promotions. Further quantitative and qualitative researches are recommended to get more in-depth information on job satisfaction.

Keywords: Job satisfaction; Primary school teachers; Sultanate of Oman