Self-Compassion, Job Satisfaction and Work Engagement Among College Lecturers

Abstract

This study explores the impact of self-compassion and job satisfaction on work engagement among college lecturers in Kerala. While prior research has separately examined these variables, this study specifically investigates the interplay between self-compassion, job satisfaction, and work engagement in the academic profession. Data collection was conducted using the 12-item Kristen Neff’s Self-Compassion Scale, Paul E. Spector’s Job Satisfaction Survey, and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. A quantitative research design was employed, with a sample of 225 college lecturers selected via purposive sampling. The findings reveal significant correlations among self-compassion, job satisfaction, and work engagement. Furthermore, it was determined that self-compassion and job satisfaction serve as significant predictors of work engagement among college lecturers. This research emphasizes the need for future studies to develop intervention strategies fostering self-compassion, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and work engagement in educational professionals.