A quantitative study on the impact of working environment on the well-being of teachers in China’s private colleges

Jin-ping, Chen; Cheng, Hongyan; Zhao, Dan; Zhou, Fuyu; Yuan, Chen

doi:10.1038/s41598-022-07246-9

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“…Leadership is a key aspect to influence, push and motivate others by enhancing their abilities and capabilities in performing and completing a task in lined with previous studies [11]- [13]. A strong and supportive leadership team, as well as strong financial and technical support from stakeholders, may assist to boost the influence not just on academics and outcomes, but also on individual well-being [31].…”

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Perspectives of Malaysian academics on the preparation of fourth industrial revolution for Construction Technology Program

Mahmud

Aripin

Junaifi

et al. 2023

IJERE

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The purpose of this study is to examine the perspective of Construction Technology academics from Malaysia vocational colleges on implementing the aspects of the industrial revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). It was achieved by determining the degree of leadership support for vocational colleges, implementation of IR 4.0 components by academics, readiness for both generic and IR 4.0-related technical skills. This study was conducted using a survey method (cross-sectional study) where data collection and research findings were done only once during this study was conducted by applying the questionnaire method. The sample was chosen from among 408 academics from 42 vocational schools in Malaysia using Fisher's Formula. By choosing to work with a 95% confidence level, a standard deviation of 0.5, and a confidence interval (margin of error) of ± 5%, this study requires 198 samples for a better data findings and analysis. From 198 instruments distributed, only 45 instruments managed to be collected and analyzed due to limitation during global pandemic. The findings of this study were analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 20 by taking the mean value of each variable studied. The results of the study showed that the average mean score for each of the overall objectives of the study was at a high level which is between the mean ranges of 3.98 - 4.38. This shows that the level of implementation and readiness from the perspectives of vocational college academics in Malaysia in the field of Construction Technology is at a high level.

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Perspectives of Malaysian academics on the preparation of fourth industrial revolution for Construction Technology Program

Mahmud

Aripin

Junaifi

et al. 2023

IJERE

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“…For example, Vithanage and Arachchige found that female teachers scored slightly higher on WLB than male teachers [ 41 ], while other studies showed that male teachers had better WLB than female teachers [ 40 ]. Some studies found that female college teachers had higher WB scores than male teachers [ 44 , 45 ], while other studies found that college teachers’ perceptions of WB showed no significant gender difference [ 46 ]. In addition, some studies have found no gender difference in the EE scores of college teachers [ 48 ], while another study found that male teachers in local universities had stronger perceptions of EE than female teachers [ 91 ].…”

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“…Some studies have found that male teachers had stronger perceptions of WLB than female teachers [ 38 , 39 , 40 ], while other studies found that male teachers’ perceptions of WLB were weaker than those of female teachers [ 41 ], and yet others found no gender difference [ 42 , 43 ]. Similarly, some studies have shown that women have stronger perceptions of WB than men [ 44 , 45 ], but another study found no gender difference [ 46 ]. As for the perception of EE, studies have found no gender difference among college teachers [ 47 , 48 ].…”

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“…For example, studies have suggested that public and private college teachers have no significant difference in their perceptions of WLB [ 38 , 40 ]. However, some studies have suggested that teachers in private colleges work in poorer working conditions, have fewer opportunities for mid-career studies, research and training, and even feel less respect from students; therefore, they may have weaker perceptions of WLB than teachers in public colleges [ 45 ]. In terms of WB and EE, the perceptions of teachers in public colleges are stronger than those of teachers in private colleges [ 46 ], and the perceptions of EE of teachers in private colleges are stronger than those of teachers in public colleges [ 49 ].…”

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The Impacts of Work-Life Balance on the Emotional Exhaustion and Well-Being of College Teachers in China

Wei

2022

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UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 states that “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages is essential to sustainable development.” The sustainable well-being of college teachers deserves attention. Currently, college teachers in China are facing enormous challenges and pressures, which may increase their emotional exhaustion (EE) and hinder the sustainable development of their well-being (WB). Therefore, this study examined Chinese college teachers’ well-being in relation to their work-life balance (WLB) and EE. An online survey was conducted. The valid subjects included 586 college teachers (367 females, 62.6%). We assessed their WLB, EE, and WB. The results revealed that among the Chinese college teachers, (1) WLB was negatively correlated with EE, but positively correlated with WB; EE was negatively correlated with WB; (2) EE partially mediated the relationship between WLB and WB; and (3) College teachers who are male, class tutors, and in public colleges scored higher on EE and lower on WLB and WB than those who are female, non-class tutors, and in private colleges, respectively. The findings indicated that WLB is an important factor for the sustainable development of the well-being of college teachers, and special attention should be paid to college teachers who are male, class tutors, and in public colleges in China.

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“…Other studies found that poor well-being leads to stress [22][23][24]. Meanwhile, high stress and low well-being usually cause poor performance and excessive fatigue [25][26][27]. It was observed in Malaysia that 90% of teachers consider resignation due to high-stress levels [28].…”

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Key Factors Affecting Mathematics Teachers’ Well-Being and Stress Levels: An Extended Engagement Theory

Jian

Wijaya

2022

IJERPH

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The mathematics teachers’ profession often has many challenges. It also occupies important positions at the K-12 education level, in which mathematics knowledge is the basis of all scientific fields. This tends to cause high-stress levels and a negative effect on well-being. Mathematics teachers’ well-being has been less examined, and therefore this study aims to determine the factors affecting mathematics teachers’ well-being and stress levels. The 210 data points collected from Chinese mathematics teachers using a web-based questionnaire were analyzed for reliability and validity, then model fit and SEM were applied for model validation after removing 3 invalid data points and incomplete responses. The results showed that behavioral and cognitive engagements significantly affect teachers’ well-being, while the affective engagement was insignificant. The TPMK was the strongest significant predictor that had a positive impact on improving well-being and reducing stress levels. In addition, the stress level of mathematics teachers was influenced by gender and age. Finally, it was proven that teachers’ well-being significantly reduced stress levels. This study’s implication was to provide information on how to reduce stress levels.

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A quantitative study on the impact of working environment on the well-being of teachers in China’s private colleges

Cited by 12 publications

References 20 publications

Perspectives of Malaysian academics on the preparation of fourth industrial revolution for Construction Technology Program

Perspectives of Malaysian academics on the preparation of fourth industrial revolution for Construction Technology Program

The Impacts of Work-Life Balance on the Emotional Exhaustion and Well-Being of College Teachers in China

Key Factors Affecting Mathematics Teachers’ Well-Being and Stress Levels: An Extended Engagement Theory

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