Abstract:

The aim of this study was to investigate physical education teachers’ of job satisfaction, organizational commitment and self-esteem levels, reveal the relationship between the genders and to examine the relationship between them. Research on 213 physical education teachers (137 male and 76 female) participated voluntarily. The average age of participants is 36.13±12,11. In the study, "Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale", "Job Satisfaction Scale" and "Organizational Commitment Scale" is used. The data was analysed in SPSS 18 package program by descriptive statistic techniques, independent variables t-test and Pearson’s correlation test. According to survey data, the average scores of self-esteem levels between male and female physical education teachers was found a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). When job satisfaction dimensions are examined, promotion and advancement, superior-subordinate relationship, personality, status, intelligence and abilities, rewards and encouragement, to participate in decisions, working together, the physical conditions and communication scores, among men and women physical education teachers significant differences were found (p<0.05). Looking at the dimensions of organizational commitment were found affective and normative commitment in average scores, among men and women physical education teachers significant differences (p<0.05). As a result, is an important relationship between the gender and job satisfaction, organizational commitment and self-esteem of the physical education teachers.

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