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The Changing Educators' Work Environment in Contemporary Society
Monica Pedrazza1, Sabrina Berlanda1, Federica De Cordova1
1Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychology
|November 29, 2018
Summary
Job satisfaction and self-efficacy in residential child care are influenced by attachment style and years of service. Relational factors are also key to educators
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
Background:
- Residential child care professionals face increasing psychosocial risks due to workplace changes.
- Job satisfaction and self-efficacy are crucial for preventing negative outcomes and supporting high performance.
- Existing research underrepresents factors influencing job satisfaction and self-efficacy in this sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate antecedents of job satisfaction and work-related self-efficacy among residential child care educators.
- To explore the role of attachment style, length of service, and relational factors.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative study (N=268) measuring attachment style, job satisfaction, self-efficacy, and length of service.
- Qualitative study (N=472) exploring sources of work satisfaction.
- Data collected from Italian residential child care services.
Main Results:
- Quantitative analysis identified attachment style and length of service as significant predictors of job satisfaction and self-efficacy.
- Qualitative findings highlighted the critical importance of interpersonal relationships in shaping job satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Attachment style and tenure are important factors to consider for enhancing educator well-being.
- Interventions aimed at improving relational dynamics can foster greater job satisfaction in residential child care settings.
- Further research is needed to develop targeted support strategies for these professionals.
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