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WORK ENGAGEMENT, SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND JOB SATISFACTION: A PATH MODEL ON PUBLIC SERVICE MOTIVATION AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Quennie Jean T. De La Cruz; Eugenio S. Guhao Jr. DM · 2026
Novelty Journals (www.noveltyjournals.com)
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- 10.5281/zenodo.23102480
AbstractAbstract: The study identified the best-fitting path model of teacher public service motivation in public secondary schools, influenced by work engagement, sense of community, and job satisfaction. Utilizing a stratified sampling technique, data from 400 teachers in Region XI, Philippines, were analyzed using the mean, Pearson r, and path analysis. Findings revealed very high levels across all four variables, with significant…
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Abstract: The study identified the best-fitting path model of teacher public service motivation in public secondary schools, influenced by work engagement, sense of community, and job satisfaction. Utilizing a stratified sampling technique, data from 400 teachers in Region XI, Philippines, were analyzed using the mean, Pearson r, and path analysis. Findings revealed very high levels across all four variables, with significant correlations observed between work engagement, sense of community, job satisfaction, and public service motivation. Results demonstrated that Model 3 emerged as the best-fit model, exhibiting that work engagement and job satisfaction directly impact the sense of community. Additionally, the sense of community and perceived work engagement serve as predictive factors of public service motivation. Theoretically, these results contribute to educational management by positioning public service motivation as a dynamic concept shaped by work engagement and a sense of community, with job satisfaction serving as an underlying driver. Practically, the research offers school leaders a strategic framework to enhance teacher retention and commitment to public service by establishing collaborative professional learning communities, minimizing non-instructional administrative tasks, and ensuring fair career advancement opportunities. Keywords: Job satisfaction, Path model analysis, public service motivation, Public secondary school teachers, sense of community, work engagement, REGION XI, Philippines. SDG Indicators: #3 Good Health and Well-being, #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Title: WORK ENGAGEMENT, SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND JOB SATISFACTION: A PATH MODEL ON PUBLIC SERVICE MOTIVATION AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Author: Quennie Jean T. De La Cruz, Eugenio S. Guhao Jr. DM International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies ISSN 2394-9716 Vol. 13, Issue 5, September 2026 - October 2026 Page No: 26-42 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 02-October-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23102481 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/WORK%20ENGAGEMENT,%20SENSE%20OF%20COMMUNITY-02102026-2.pdf
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