How can human values influence work engagement among teachers? an exploratory study

Abstract Human values provide essential insights into how personal characteristics can help build a more positive work environment within an educational context, impacting variables such as organizational commitment and satisfaction with university life. However, it is still unknown to what extent influence the teachers’ level of engagement. That is, whether specific lead people present higher motivation at work. Therefore, we conducted one study ( N = 345; Mage 36.45, SDage 10.33) assess associations between human We used Basic Values Survey Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. To evaluate data, checked using Pearson’s correlations could significantly predict engagement hierarchical regressions. Our results showed that all correlate dimensions. only interactive (e.g., affectivity, belonging, support), characterized by develop maintain relationships others, predicted Such findings highlight importance allows development maintenance teachers their peers students, favoring excellent state mind towards enhancing do job. are confident our research brings novelty literature on engagement, providing first assessment values’ impact