From Balance and Growth to Loyalty: The Role of Job Satisfaction Among Teachers

Reni Reni; Sri Wahyulina; Armi Sulthon Fauzi

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i6.212

Authors

Reni Reni Mataram University
Sri Wahyulina Mataram University
Armi Sulthon Fauzi Mataram University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i6.212

Keywords:

Work Loyalty, Work-Life Balance, Career Development, Job Satisfaction, PLS-SEM

Abstract

Amid rapid change, Indonesian education faces the challenge of maintaining teacher job loyalty, crucial to education quality. This study analyzes the influence of Work-Life Balance and Career Development on Work Loyalty through Job Satisfaction among teachers at State Junior High School 1 Madapangga. Using a quantitative approach and SmartPLS 4 for data analysis, the results show that Work-Life Balance and Career Development significantly affect Job Satisfaction and Work Loyalty. Job Satisfaction also mediates the relationship between these variables and Work Loyalty. The findings suggest that enhancing teachers' work-life balance and career development is essential to boost job satisfaction and loyalty. This study highlights the importance of organizational support in building a committed teaching workforce.

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