The Determinants of Teacher Satisfaction: A Study of School Policies, Resource Allocation, and Managerial Support

Authors

  • Dea Dri Astuti Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis ASIA Malang, Indonesia
  • Ronald Suryaputra Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis ASIA Malang, Indonesia
  • Asriana Kibtiyah Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis ASIA Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/jp.v12i4.17762

Keywords:

School Policies, Resources Allocation, School Management Support, Teacher’s Satisfaction

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of school policies, resource allocation, and managerial support on teacher satisfaction. Using a quantitative approach, the study employed a survey method and applied Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) using SmartPLS 4 software. A census sampling technique was used, in which all 63 teachers at SMAN 3 Rembang were included as respondents, representing the entire population. The results show that: (1) school policies have a positive and significant influence on teacher satisfaction; (2) resource allocation has a positive and significant influence on teacher satisfaction; (3) managerial support has a positive and significant influence on teacher satisfaction; and (4) school policies, resource allocation, and managerial support simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on teacher satisfaction. These findings suggest that well-managed schools, in terms of structure and administration, can enhance teachers’ satisfaction, enthusiasm, and commitment to both their institution and their profession.

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Published

2025-10-11

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Astuti, D. D., Suryaputra, R., & Kibtiyah, A. (2025). The Determinants of Teacher Satisfaction: A Study of School Policies, Resource Allocation, and Managerial Support. Jurnal Paedagogy, 12(4). https://doi.org/10.33394/jp.v12i4.17762

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025): October (IN PROGRESS)

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