The Mediating Effects of Quality of Work Life and Workplace Spirituality in the Relationship Between Work-Life Balance and Professional Self-Esteem among Public School Teachers

Teachers with professional self-esteem manage their classrooms more effectively and recover from setbacks. This research sought to identify the mediating roles of quality of work life and workplace spirituality in work-life balance and professional self-esteem among government-employed teachers assigned in Region XII, Philippines. The study utilized a quantitative approach within a non-experimental, descriptive-correlational framework as well as mean, Pearson r, and used analysis of parallel mediation to explore the relationship among variables in the study. Using stratified random sampling, 400 teachers in Region XII, Philippines, were chosen as respondents. The researchers adapted, modified, and contextualized the survey instruments. The results indicated that the teachers have very high levels of workplace spirituality and professional self-esteem. Additionally, significant relationships were found among work-life balance, quality of work life, workplace spirituality, and professional self-esteem. It was also found that quality of work life and workplace spirituality served as partial mediators between work-life balance and professional self-esteem. In relation to this, the results of the study underscore the value of strengthening the quality of work life and workplace spirituality as conditions associated with professional self-esteem. This research work may offer valuable insights into the dynamics of development among teachers through interventions and well-being programs. The present study may impact the pursuit of sustainable development by reinforcing initiatives in relation to healthy living, educational opportunities, and inclusive and sustainable economic advancement that is consistent with the priorities by the United Nations 20320 Sustainable Development Goals.