Psychological Well-Being as the Predictor of Work Engagement in College Teachers

B B Biradar, Spurti Shindhe

Abstract: The purpose of the study is to analysis the relationship of overall psychological well-being and work engagement of college teachers. In addition to this, relation between psychological well-being facets like autonomy, personal growth, positive relations, and environmental mastery, purpose in life and self-acceptance and work engagement is found. The moderating effect of demographic factors like gender, age, educational qualification and years of experience on the relationship between psychological well-being and work engagement is presented. A cross-sectional survey was conducted including 388college level teachers of North Karnataka, India; applying snow ball sampling technique. The results of the study were in line with the pervious similar studies, showing a statistically significant relationship between psychological well-being and work engagement. The study contributes to the field of educational management literature by providing insights into the teachers? intrinsic resources like psychological well-being aspects and work engagement. The study draws attention of administrators and policy makers towards the psychological well-being for the enhancement of college teachers? work engagement.

Keywords: psychological well-being, work engagement, teachers, autonomy, personal growth