Exploring the relationship between entrepreneurial behavior and teachers' job satisfaction

Amorim Neto, Roque do Carmo and Picanço Rodrigues, Vinícius and Panzer, Shannon (2017) Exploring the relationship between entrepreneurial behavior and teachers' job satisfaction. Teaching and Teacher Education, 63. pp. 254-262. ISSN 0742-051X (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2017.01.001)

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Abstract

This exploratory study has two goals: exploring the relationship between entrepreneurial behavior and job satisfaction among teachers, and identifying the demographic characteristics associated with both variables. Using a snowball technique, a sample of 385 K-12 Brazilian teachers from public and private schools responded to the survey. Statistical analysis revealed a moderate correlation between entrepreneurial behavior and job satisfaction. Results also show that gender and educational level are associated with entrepreneurial behavior. The discussion includes theoretical and practical implications.