Self-efficacy, work motivation and satisfaction of teachers in Chinese private universities

2025 IJRSE – Volume 14 Issue 7

Available Online:  25 March 2025

Author/s:

Wang, Mengmeng*
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (429372758@qq.com)

Mauhay, Romana Celeste A.
Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, Philippines (ramauhay@lpubatangas.edu.ph)

Abstract:

 

This study examined the relationship between self-efficacy, work motivation and satisfaction among teachers in Chinese private universities. A survey was conducted among 449 teachers utilizing a questionnaire that assessed these three factors. The results indicated that teachers in private colleges and universities maintained a positive attitude towards self-efficacy, work motivation and satisfaction. A significant positive correlation was found among these variables, demonstrating that self-efficacy, work motivation and job satisfaction mutually reinforce each other, and collectively improve teachers’ teaching abilities. Self-efficacy provides teachers with intrinsic motivation, enabling them to apply creativity in their teaching practices. Various forms of motivation – including right motivation, survival motivation, relationship motivation and self-actualization motivation – helps teachers realize their professional value. Furthermore, job satisfaction was significantly affected by both self-efficacy and work motivation, with higher levels of self-efficacy and positive work motivation leading to greater job satisfaction. This study contributes to the theoretical research of teachers in Chinese private universities, and also provides a certain reference for administrators in formulating effective management policies. By enhancing self-efficacy, optimizing work motivation, and improving job satisfaction, these strategies can support the professional growth of teachers and contribute to the overall development of private universities in China.

Keywords: self-efficacy, work motivation, satisfaction, Chinese private universities

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25606

Cite this article:
Wang, M., & Mauhay, R. C. A. (2025). Self-efficacy, work motivation and satisfaction of teachers in Chinese private universities. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 14(7), 83-96. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2025.25606

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