Benue State University, Makurdi

WELLBEING AND WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS

Judith Ayangeawam Mase, Joseph Terseer Hyambe, Tertindi Lordsent Tyokyaa, Peniel Torkwase Yimam

Abstract

Work engagement is a significant problem among teachers especially those in private secondary schools. The rate of lack of work engagement, particularly changing schools and quitting teaching is substantially high among private school teachers and is being linked with numerous deleterious effects. However, there is still paucity of studies examining the predictors of work engagement among private secondary school teachers in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated the role ofpsychological wellbeing in work engagement among (N=261) purposively selected private secondary school teachers in Makurdi metropolis. Well-Being at Work Questionnaire (KDSP) and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale(UWES) were used for data collection. Result from multiple regression analysis indicated that work fit and development significantly and positively predicted work engagement (â = .158, t = 5.094, P<.001). Also, interpersonal relationships emerged as a significant and independent predictor of work engagement, and was positively related to work engagement among teachers (â =.826, t = 26.625, P<.001). Additionally, work fit and development and interpersonal relationships were significant and joint predictors of work engagement R = .925, R 2 = .855, [F (2, 224) = 653.304, P<.001]. The study's findings are in line with previous studies on work engagement. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, private school proprietors prioritize work fit and development and positive interpersonal relationships of their teachers in order to have them engaged.

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