Self-Esteem and Job Satisfaction in Male and Female Teachers in Public and Private Schools

Abstract

The present research was conducted to find differences in self-esteem and job satisfaction in male and female teachers of public and private schools. The sample was composed of 30 male teachers (n = 15 from a public school, and n = 15 from a private school in Pakistan) and 30 female teachers (n = 15 from a public school, and n = 15 from a private school in Pakistan). Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965) and Job Satisfaction Survey (Spector, 1994) were used for assessment. Results showed that self-esteem and job satisfaction were comparable in male and female teachers of public and private schools. Significant effect of type of school (Public and Private) on components of job satisfaction (pay, promotion, supervision and coworkers) and significant interactions were also found for operating conditions, nature of work and communication. No main effects and interaction were revealed for self-esteem. Implications along with suggestions for school teacher satisfaction and retention are discussed in the context of Pakistani school.