EFFECT OF RECOGNITION AND INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING ON THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN LAGOS STATE

Authors

  • Yahya, Lateefat Oludare
  • Azeez, Rasheed Olawale

Keywords:

recognition, Involvement in decision-making, mental well-being, and teachers

Abstract

This study investigated the effects of recognition and involvement in decision-making on the
mental well-being of female secondary school teachers in Lagos State, Nigeria. Using the
descriptive survey research design, the study sampled 459 respondents using purposive
sampling from a population of 6,271 female teachers. Two hypotheses were stated and tested
using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results revealed a significant effect of
recognition on mental well-being (β = .162, p < .05), and a significant effect of involvement
in decision-making onthe mental well-being of female teachers (β = .217, p < .05). These
findings suggest that both recognition and participative decision-making significantly
enhance the mental well-being of female teachers. Consequently, it is recommended that
educational authorities implement systematic recognition programs and encourage
inclusive decision-making processes to improve teachers’ mental health. These measures
are particularly crucial for female teachers who face unique challenges related to gender
roles and societal expectations.

Author Biographies

  • Yahya, Lateefat Oludare

    Department of Educational Management,
    Faculty of Educational Management, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.

  • Azeez, Rasheed Olawale

    Department of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management,
    Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.

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Published

2024-11-25

How to Cite

EFFECT OF RECOGNITION AND INVOLVEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING ON THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF FEMALE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN LAGOS STATE. (2024). Journal of the Management Sciences, 61(7), 72-87. https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jfms/article/view/4628

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