THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB CRAFTING, JOB SATISFACTION AND LIFE SATISFACTION: A STUDY ON TEACHERS

Summary: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between teachers’ job crafting, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction. This study is significant for understanding how the relationship between job crafting, job satisfaction, and life satisfaction contributes to enhancing the overall quality of life of teachers, who are key stakeholders in the education system. The literature highlights a strong relationship between job satisfaction and life satisfaction, emphasizing that the satisfaction individuals derive from their jobs positively influences their overall well-being. Aligned with the purpose of the study, Job Crafting Scale, Job Satisfaction Scale and Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. The results indicate that teachers’ job satisfaction and cognitive job crafting have a significant and positive impact on their life satisfaction. However, the dimensions of task crafting and relational crafting were found to have no significant effect on life satisfaction. Also, the study revealed that female teachers exhibit higher levels of cognitive, relational, and task crafting compared to male teachers. Finally, the article, provide some suggestions and directions for future research.