A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction among Staff Members in Higher Education Institutions
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https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-V9I2P103Published 04-08-2026
Job Satisfaction, Higher Education Institutions, Teaching Staff, Non-Teaching Staff, Organizational Support, Work Environment, Employee Satisfaction, Organizational Effectiveness Issue
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[1]C. S and D. V, “A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction among Staff Members in Higher Education Institutions”, IJIRHT, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 17–29, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-V9I2P103.Abstract
Job satisfaction is a crucial determinant of employee performance, organizational commitment, and institutional effectiveness in higher education institutions. The present study examines and compares the level of job satisfaction among staff members in higher education institutions by considering various dimensions such as work environment, recognition, communication, organizational support, career development opportunities, and work-life balance. The study adopted a descriptive and comparative research design and employed a structured questionnaire to collect primary data from 199 teaching and non-teaching staff members. Statistical tools including percentage analysis, descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, One-Way ANOVA, and regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings reveal that the majority of respondents exhibit moderate to high levels of job satisfaction and hold favourable perceptions regarding their work environment and organizational practices. The study further indicates that work environment, organizational support, recognition, and career development opportunities significantly influence employee satisfaction. Demographic variables such as age and work experience were found to be significantly associated with job satisfaction, while differences in institutional practices contributed to variations in employee perceptions. The study emphasizes the importance of creating supportive work environments, strengthening communication, and promoting employee development initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness in higher education institutions.
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[1]C. S and D. V, “A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction among Staff Members in Higher Education Institutions”, IJIRHT, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 17–29, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-V9I2P103.