The Relationship Between Social Capital and Job Satisfaction: A Survey-Based Study
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Social capital has become an important factor in shaping employees’ job satisfaction, especially in educational settings. It reflects trust, cooperation, and social relationships that support a positive work environment. Therefore, examining its relationship with job satisfaction among teachers is an important issue in contemporary educational research .The study aimed to examine the relationship between social capital and job satisfaction among teachers in the United Arab Emirates, addressing a critical dimension of organizational and educational effectiveness. Social capital, reflected in interpersonal trust, professional networks, and collaborative relationships, has been increasingly recognized as a key determinant of employee well-being and institutional performance. A descriptive methodology was employed, using a random sample of 208 male and female teachers. The findings revealed a significant relationship between social capital and job satisfaction among teachers, with a mean score of 3.68. Social relationships were found to play an important role in this connection, also reaching a mean of 3.68. The average score for the school environment conditions, as perceived by the respondents, was 3.58. This indicates a strong relationship between social capital and job satisfaction among teachers in UAE schools.
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