WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION AND TEACHER’S WELLBEING: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS

Abstract

This study was conducted to explore the relationship between workplace discrimination and teachers’ well-being in public educational setting. “Stratified Random Sampling” technique was used for the study. Two questionnaires were used for workplace Discrimination and Teachers’ well-being. Both questionnaires were developed by the researcher named as Workplace Discrimination and Teachers’ well-being. Questionnaires were measured on five-point Likert scale and were validated through expert opinion. Piloting was made to ensure the reliability of both the questionnaires. CVI for Workplace Discrimination was found 0.80 and for Teachers Well-being was found 0.85. Reliability of Workplace Discrimination was found 0.93 and for Teachers’ well-being was found 0.96. Data was collected through online survey. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS-24) was used for this purpose. Result of the study showed that A strong, negative and significant relationship was found between workplace discrimination with teachers’ wellbeing in public educational setting. Increasing workplace discrimination is negatively affecting the wellbeing of both male and female teachers, in both urban and rural settings. To counter this, all-inclusive wellness plans should be implemented that foster flexibility and job satisfaction by directly addressing workplace stressors like discrimination.