A Causal Relationship Model and Guidelines for Promoting Happiness at Work of Secondary School Teachers in Chonburi Province

Abstract

The aims of this mixed method study were to develop causal relationship model of the factors affecting happiness at work of secondary school teachers and to explore the guidelines for enhancing happiness at work for those teachers. This study divided into 2 stages: quantitative and qualitative. The first stage was to study from 600 teachers currently working in secondary schools in Chonburi province, via researcher-made, 5- scaled questionnaires. The second stage focused on 10 teachers via in depth, structured interview. Results revealed that 1) the model was good fitted with the empirical data, at a good level, 2) the guidelines consisted of five aspects as follow: (1) Job Satisfaction which involves assigning the right jobs to the right people in according with one’s ability and aptitude, having a chance to take leave for further study or training, and setting a good atmosphere and environment in school; (2) Organizational Relationship which involves providing meetings for exploring the working guidelines that allow the teachers to contribute their ideas, and teachers should be sincere, friendly, open-minded and public conscious; (3) Leadership which involves having a good and clear working plans, and an administer should be approachable and consultable; (4) Organization Environmental which involves having a certain working alignment, awarding and rewarding in various special occasions, and creating an organizational culture enhancing creativity, determination, and responsibility; and (5) Family Atmosphere which involves spending time with the family members for doing activities together.