Chapter 26
Teacher Views on Increasing the Quality
of Life in School
Nursel Yardibi
Abstract This study aims to determine views of teachers on the quality of life in
school and to develop recommendations on increasing the quality of life in school.
Descriptive survey model from quantitative research methods was used in this
research. The research sample consisted of 256 primary school teachers who have
been working in Ankara. A 32-itemed questionnaire which was developed by
authors was used as a data collection tool. As the total scores of the teachers’
views on increasing the quality of life in the school were normal distribution, t-test
was used to compare the independent two-group averages, and one-way ANOVA
was used to determine whether the mean of the two groups was the same. According
to research results, there is no significant difference in the 95% confidence level
according to sex, marital status, seniority of teachers, and working time of teachers in
school in terms of increasing the quality of life in school. When managers and
organizational staff first learn to manage their own feelings, they can more easily
understand the feelings of other occupations and managers and can empathize and
understand others’ feelings. Therefore, since there is a synergy in the organization,
burnout and organizational conflicts can leave the place to peace and productivity in
the organization.
26.1 Introduction
Quality of life phenomenon includes all dimensions of life of individuals both
private life and also work life. In this study we examine quality of life in school
environment. Firstly, we focus on what the quality of life is. According to the
business dictionary, quality of life is the measure of energy and strength that enables
an individual to cope with obstacles and difficulties of life (URL1 n.d.).
Generally, quality is well-being level of individuals. Quality of life includes well-
being beyond personal health. While Mendola and Pelligrini (1979) defined quality
N. Yardibi (*)
Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
e-mail: dryardibi@gmail.com
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