The mediating effect of resilient quotient on the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment of technology and livelihood education teachers in Davao City

Abstract

The study determined the mediating effect of resilience quotient on the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment of the three hundred (300) Technology and Livelihood (TLE) teachers in the Division of Davao City, Philippines. A non-experimental quantitative research design using a descriptive correlational technique was applied. Descriptive statistical and full mediation analysis were employed using an open source software. Results showed that respondents manifested high levels of job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and resilience. Pearson correlation analysis further posited for significant pairwise relationship among job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and resilience. Further, full mediation analysis revealed that resilience significantly mediates the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Thus, the finding of the study affirmed that resiliency is a significant mediator in the relationship between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. It is also implied that building resilient teachers in the academic community to deepen teachers’ job satisfaction and commitment to the teaching profession. Keywords: resilient quotient, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, mediation, Philippines