Worksetting Religiousness in Relation to Job Moralities of Teachers in Public Elementary Schools

The religious orientation of a school, whether affiliated with a particular denomination or operating as a secular institution, can shape the overall climate and expectations within the workplace. This study aims to determine the significant influence of worksetting religiousness on job moralities of teachers in public elementary schools in Bangoy District, Division of Davao City. Using a non-experimental quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 132 public elementary school teachers through universal sampling. Analysis involved mean scores, Pearson’s correlation, and regression analysis. Results showed high levels of both worksetting religiousness (M = 3.60, SD = 0.48) and job moralities (M = 3.72, SD = 0.45) among the teachers. A strong positive correlation was found between worksetting religiousness and job moralities (r = 0.890, p < 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that worksetting religiousness significantly influences job moralities (R = 0.369, R² = 0.137, F(1,130) = 100.40, p < 0.001). These findings highlight the importance of fostering religious values in the work environment to enhance teachers' moral conduct. It is recommended that education authorities support professional development programs that promote moral values and ethical behaviour among teachers to improve job performance.