The effects of health aspect towards work productivity amongst lecturers in teacher training colleges
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Date
2007
Authors
Mohd Tajuddin, Md Safian
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Abstract
This study intends to identify the effect of health aspect towards work
productivity amongst lecturers in teacher training colleges in the Peninsular of
Malaysia. The research questions are designed to identify whether there are
differences between the aspects of health and work productivity with the
demographic variables being studied. The research respondents are 204
lecturers of mixed genders teaching in three teacher training colleges in the
peninsular of Malaysia. The data of the research is collected through the use
of survey. The related data to the aspect of health of the respondents is
gathered through the used of SF-36 Health Survey while WPAI (Work
Productivity and Activity Impairment) is used to gather the data for work
productivity. The data is analyzed through regression test, t-test and ANOVA
statistical test. The finding of the study shows significant effect in the physical
and mental functions towards work productivity amongst lecturers in the
teacher training colleges. The study also shows that male lecturers tend to
better in the physical and social functions compared to their female
counterparts. In terms of the mental health and the productivity level, the
study indicates that there is no significant difference between lecturers of
different genders. The study also indicates that lecturers who are in the group
of below 40 years old tend to be better of than those who are 41 to 49 years
old and also with the group who are 50 years old in the aspect of productivity
and physical health. Another interesting finding in terms mental health is that
lecturers who are within 41 to 49 years old tend to be better than those who
are less than 40 years old and above 50 years old. Meanwhile, lecturers who
are above the age of 50 years old tend to be better in terms of the social
function compared to the other two groups. In conclusion, this study
recommends few programs which can be carried out in the teacher training
colleges for the betterment and for the improvement of lecturers’ health
conditions. This will improve the productivity level of lecturers in the teacher
training colleges.
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Keywords
Education , health aspect , work productivity