Role of quality of work life in job satisfaction among university teachers

The present study investigated the relationship between quality of work life and job satisfaction. It was also intended to examine the role of quality of work life factors as predictors of job satisfaction. Quality of Work Life Scale (Ansari, Khan, & Khan, 2016) and Job Satisfaction Scale (Singh, 1990) were used to measure the study variables. Sample consisted of 300 university teachers from AMU, India within age range of 26 to 64 years (M = 45.28, SD = 10.01). Results showed that all study variables positively and significantly correlated with each other. Results further showed that quality of work life factors such as citizenship behaviour & recognition at work, confidence in management, working conditions, organizational climate, and belongingness were significantly predicted the job satisfaction. It is assumed that this research would be useful for creating high quality of work life in higher academic setting.