Relationship between Teachers’ Grit and Quality of Work Life at Secondary Level
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Teachers' Grit, Quality of Work Life, Secondary School Teachers.Abstract
This study revolved around the connection between teachers' perseverance (grit) and the quality of their work life. The study aimed to assess the extent of teachers' grit and the quality of their work life. To address this objective, a research question was formulated: "What is the level of teachers' grit and their quality of work life?" The data collection involved 200 secondary school teachers selected through a multistage sampling technique. Subsequently, the gathered data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings indicated that teachers believed that both aspects of teachers' grit like interest consistency and consistency of effort, were above the average level. It was suggested that conducting a comparative study on teachers' grit through the lens of the working conditions of public and private at intermediate and higher education level which could provide valuable insights for educators. This research could ultimately guide teacher training departments and policymakers in enhancing the quality of teachers' work life based on their level of grit.
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