Psychological Empowerment and Work Performance of Part-Time Faculty in a State University in Antique, Philippines

This study examined the level of Psychological Empowerment (PE) and Work Performance (WP) among part-time faculty in a state university in Antique, Philippines. It further explored the correlations of the PE, WP and demographics. Findings indicate that the part-time faculty had a high level of work performance (M=4.06, SD=0.55) and psychological empowerment (M=4.10, SD=0.58). Furthermore, there was no significant difference between work performance and demographics; the same goes for psychological empowerment and demographics. However, the study found that there is a moderate positive correlation between psychological empowerment and work performance [rs(47)=0.437, p=0.002], indicating that instructors with higher psychological empowerment also tend to exhibit higher levels of work performance This result can be attributed to what the Self Determination Theory suggests that empowerment is a driver of self-determined behaviors and proactive teaching. The findings of this study may serve as part of a blueprint for higher education institutions like a state university in Antique to proactively develop programs in support of the mental health of its employees to improve work performance, not just when the needs arise.