The relationship between teachers’ the quality of work life and teachers’ work motivation. Under the Office of Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area 2

Abstract

This research purposes were (1) to study the quality of work life among teachers under the Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, (2) to examine the work motivation of teachers in the same area, and (3) to investigate the relationship between the quality of work life and work motivation of these teachers. The sample consisted of 285 teachers from educational institutions within the Office of Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area 2 during the academic year 2023. Stratified random sampling was applied to proportionally select teachers from each district. The statistics employed for data analysis included frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The result of the study found that: 1) The overall quality of work life among teachers was at a high level. The aspect with the highest average score was fair and adequate compensation, followed by teamwork and good relationships with others. The aspect with the lowest average score was work-life balance. 2) The overall work motivation of teachers was also at a high level. The highest average score was found in the aspect of job achievement, followed by recognition and respect, while the lowest was in career advancement. 3) There was a moderate positive correlation between the quality of work life and work motivation among teachers in the Phitsanulok Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, with statistical significance at the 0.01 level.