RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NARCISSISTIC TRAITS AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

Teachers' satisfaction with their work is an important component of Teachers' professional well-being and effectiveness. Personality traits have been recognized as an important determinant of attitudes and behaviour in the work place. Of these characteristics, narcissism has been receiving greater attention due to its intricate effect on the workplace of teachers. The present study investigates the interaction between the narcissistic personality with job fulfillment among school teachers of Pakistan. A quantitative cross-sectional approach was used in this research. Convenience sampling was used for the selection of teachers from government and private schools with 300 teachers' data included in the study. Questionnaires were completed by teachers to measure their narcissistic traits (Narcissistic Personality Inventory-16 (NPI-16) and their job satisfaction (Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ)). The data were analysed using statistical methods (Pearson correlation and simple linear regression). The results Reflected that there was a strong negative correlation between the narcissistic characteristics and job satisfaction. Additionally, regression analysis showed that narcissistic traits significantly predicted job satisfaction. The insights show that teachers with high narcissism score lower in their satisfaction from the job. The study highlights the importance of personality factors in understanding work outcomes of school teachers. These personality factors can be taken up by the administrator to build job satisfaction among teachers.