Relationship between Self Efficacy and Work Motivation of Public Sector Teachers

Author: Rabia Ismail

Supervisor: Ms. Afifa Anjum

Degree: M.Sc

Year: 2006-2008

University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between self efficacy and work motivation of public sector teachers. It was hypothesized that there is a relationship between self efficacy and work motivation of public sector teachers. A sample of 80 teachers was selected from two universities and few government colleges. Teacher’s Self-Efficacy scale by Ralf Schwarzer and Matthias Jerusalem 1981, Work Motivation scale (self constructed) and demographical questions were used for assessment. Pearson’s product movement correlation was applied to assess the extent of relationship between self-efficacy and work motivation. Analysis revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and work motivation of public sector teachers.

Keywords: Self Efficacy, Work Motivation, Public Sector Teachers

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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

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