Author: Muhammad Shahid
Supervisor: Tahira Mubashir
Degree: MSc
Year: 2012-2014
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research aimed to investigate relationship in perceived
leadership practices, workplace happiness and quality of work life in
teachers of higher education institutions. It was hypothesized: there is
likely to be relationship in perceived leadership practices, workplace
happiness and quality of work life; leadership practices and workplace
happiness are likely to predict quality of work; there are likely to be
gender differences in leadership practices, workplace happiness and
quality of work life in teachers of higher education institutions.
Correlational research design was used. The sample was comprised of N
= 150 teachers from different colleges of Lahore and Kasur. Leadership
Practices Inventory (Kouzes & Posner, 2003), Workplace Happiness Scale
(Saleem & Anjum, 2013), and Quality of Work Life Evaluation Scale by
Walton (1975) were used for assessment. Pearson product
moment correlation and multiple regression analysis were applied. Results
showed thatl eadership practices had significant positive relationship with
work place happiness (salary compensation, regarding work condition and
relevant importance) and all subscales of quality of work life. Leadership
practices and workplace happiness predicted quality of work life
(encouraged heart and salary compensation) in teachers. Results also
showed significant gender differences in leadership practices, workplace
happiness and quality of work life in teachers of higher education
institutions. The research had important implications in educational
settings to improve the principal and teacher relationship in order to
enhance workplace happiness and quality of work life.
Keywords: Perceived Leadership Practices, Work Place Happiness.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
