The Interconnection between Job Satisfaction and Emotional Exhaustion against the Strike at Primary Education Teachers in Kosovo

This study investigates the relationship between job satisfaction and emotional exhaustion among primary education teachers in Kosovo, particularly in the context of strikes. The purpose of this paper is to understand how these variables interact and influence each other focusing on the impact of work experience. The methodology involved a quantitative approach using structured instruments to measure job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion and strike tendencies among 150 teachers from three primary schools in Pristina. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and one-way ANOVA. The findings reveal a positive and linear relationship between job satisfaction and emotional exhaustion indicating that teachers experiencing higher levels of emotional exhaustion report lower job satisfaction. Additionally, the results show that work experience significantly influences job satisfaction with more experienced teachers reporting higher satisfaction levels and better navi­gation of strikes. However, no significant relationships were found between job satisfaction and strike tendencies or between emotional exhaustion and strike tendencies. The practical implications of this study underscore the importance of addressing emotional exhaustion to enhance job satisfaction among teachers. The findings suggest that future research should explore interventions aimed at mitigating emotional exhaustion and improving job satisfaction in educational settings by providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion and strike tendencies. These insights can inform educational policy and teacher support programs ultimately contributing to a more supportive and satis­fying work environment for teachers.