KEYS TO HAPPINESS: EXPLORING THE DETERMINANTS OF JOB SATISFACTION IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF AFGHANISTAN

The main objective of this research is to analyze the determinants of job satisfaction among teachers in private schools in Afghanistan. This study utilizes the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) as its foundational framework. The investigated factors include achievement, recognition, advancement, compensation, working conditions, job security, and coworker relationships. Furthermore, job satisfaction is considered a latent variable. Data were gathered through a thoroughly structured and randomly distributed questionnaire, which included demographic information (age, gender, education, and work experience) as well as inquiries related to the research variables. The sample consisted of 206 respondents drawn from the target population. The collected data are tested for reliability and consistency before further analysis. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed to assess the data and derive conclusions. The findings reveal that all the examined factors significantly contribute to job satisfaction in the studied private schools. This study has theoretical implications due to the fact that the findings are achieved through accepted scientific research methods. In addition to that, it has practical implications as well, because the managers in educational institutions and other related stakeholders can make informed decisions based on the findings of this study.