Title: Assessing the Perceived Effects of Job Satisfaction on Teachers' Job Performance in Bayelsa and Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Dr. B. Agboi
Volume: 10
Issue: 8
Pages: 1-7
Publication Date: 2026/08/28
Abstract:
This research explored the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance among public secondary school teachers in Bayelsa and Delta States (BDS), Nigeria. The primary aim was to assess the levels of job satisfaction and performance and investigate how job satisfaction influences teachers' performance in these areas. A correlational survey design was utilized, with a sample of 546 teachers and principals from 194 secondary schools in Delta State and 120 secondary schools in Bayelsa State. The sample was selected through a multi-stage cluster sampling method to ensure that it accurately reflected the target population. A self-developed questionnaire was used for data collection and collected data were analysed using mean, coefficient of determination and regression analysis. Findings indicated that teachers in Delta State reported higher levels of job satisfaction and performance compared to their counterparts in Bayelsa State. A significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and job performance was identified, suggesting that more satisfied teachers tend to perform their tasks more efficiently. In light of these results, the study recommends improving working conditions, strengthening leadership support, and addressing the factors leading to job dissatisfaction, especially in Bayelsa State. The findings underscore the importance of focused interventions aimed at enhancing both job satisfaction and performance to improve educational outcomes in these regions.