Modelling discrete choice variables in assessment of teaching staff work satisfaction

PLoS One. 2015 Apr 7;10(4):e0115735. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115735. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Levels of self-reported job satisfaction and motivation were measured by survey in a sample of 286 teachers. Using the discrete choice framework, the paper tries to assess the relevance of the considered indicators (demographic, social, motivational) in overall teaching work satisfaction. The findings provide evidence that job satisfaction is correlated significantly with level of university degree held by the teacher, type of secondary school where the teacher is enrolled, revenues, and salary-tasks adequacy. This is important for the Romanian economy, since the education system is expected to provide future human resources with enhanced skills and abilities.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choice Behavior*
  • Faculty*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Statistical*
  • Motivation
  • Schools
  • Self Report
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Grants and funding

The authors have no support or funding to report.