The Impact of Work Stressors on Job Satisfaction in Hubei Private Universities: Mediating Effects of Job Stress and Self-Efficacy

Abstract

This study investigates the factors influencing job satisfaction among teachers in private universities in Hubei, China, with a particular focus on the impact of work-related stressors (such as workload, compensation, work-life balance, organizational support, and school climate) on job satisfaction and the mediating roles of job stress and self-efficacy. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data from 420 teachers in private universities in Hubei, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed for analysis. The results indicate that workload, compensation, work-life balance, organizational support, and school climate significantly affect job stress and job satisfaction. Job stress mediates the relationship between work-related stressors and job satisfaction, and self-efficacy also mediates the relationship between job stress and job satisfaction. These findings provide theoretical support and practical guidance for enhancing job satisfaction among teachers in private universities in Hubei.