International Journal of Human Research and Social Science Studies

This study describes the work-related quality of life of Social Studies teachers pursuing advanced education, particularly master’s degree. Using a descriptive research design, 37 respondents who are identified as Social Studies teachers currently enrolled in the degree of Master of Arts in Education major in Social Studies answered a survey questionnaire developed by the researchers. The data was interpreted through a 4-point Likert Scale and revealed that the respondents agree that they have a good work-related quality of life (M = 3.21). Ranked highest is Job and Career Satisfaction (M = 3.76 while slightly lower is Home-Work Interface (M = 2.96). Finding suggests that school administrators and policy-makers should adopt steps to strengthened their work-life balance to ensure the work-related quality of life of Social Studies pursuing advanced education is in excellent condition to avoid physical, mental, social, and financial burdens. 

job and career satisfaction, stress at work, working conditions, general well-being, control at work, home-work interface

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