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Evaluation of Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction of Teachers Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language

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In this study, it was aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and job satisfaction of teachers Turkish teaching as a foreign language. The mixed methods study was used by collecting quantitative and qualitative data from teachers. The study was conducted with 150 Turkish teachers working in different countries. Interviews were conducted with 12 participants selected from the sample. Participants voluntarily participated in the study. Job satisfaction scale, general self-efficacy scale, and interview guide were used to collect data. In the study, they have used scales with high validity and reliability and an interview guide prepared by the researcher. Data has been collected online. In the analysis of the data, t-test, ANOVA, correlation, and regression analysis were performed using the SPSS 22.0 package program. Content analysis was used for qualitative data. According to the results, it was determined that there were significant differences according to the variables of gender, age, place of work, and professional seniority. Positive and significant relationships were found between teachers’ self-efficacy perceptions and job satisfaction, and it was determined that self-efficacy predicted job satisfaction. It was determined that general self-efficacy and job satisfaction have an important effect on solving problems in professional life. The results of the research are expected to guide the professional life of language teachers.

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  • NurÅŸat Biçer, 2023. "Evaluation of Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction of Teachers Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language," SAGE Open, , vol. 13(3), pages 21582440231, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:13:y:2023:i:3:p:21582440231196993
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440231196993
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