Determinants of Job Satisfaction and Job Image among Schoolteachers in Japan: A Secondary Analysis of Social Survey Data

Abstract

This study examined the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, a framework for explaining work engagement and job satisfaction, through a secondary analysis of social survey data from 5,373 Japanese school teachers (Katayama, 2015). Multiple regression analyses showed that self-evaluation of teaching expertise, and job attractiveness generally enhanced positive job image and job satisfaction, whereas work-related concerns reduced job satisfaction. The interaction effects between personal resources, job resources, and job demands varied by school level. Among junior high and high school teachers, the positive effects of job attractiveness were stronger when work-related concerns were high. Among elementary school teachers, the positive effects of instructional skills emerged when work-related concerns were low. These findings highlight the importance of considering the unique characteristics of tasks and organizational structures at each school level, and examining the independent and interactive effects of personal resources, job resources, and job demands.