Dimensions of wellness and Socio-demographic Characteristics of Teachers at Nekemte College of Teacher Education

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to assess the relation of socio-demographic characteristics of teachers based on eight dimensions of wellness at Nekemte College of teacher education. The study participants were 52(50 males and 2 females) selected using purposive random sampling techniques. The study employed a descriptive survey research approach via qualitative research methods. The study instrument was questionnaires in which ten items were set for every eight dimensions of wellness incorporating four Likert scale options. The results of the study computed using an independent sample t-test revealed that natural science(M=2.377, SD=0.558) and social science (M = 2.299, S.D. = .624),P>.05, Df=50), males (M =2.351, SD =0.384), and females (M = 2.255, SD=.303, P>.05, Df=50 ), and data calculate using One way of ANOVA indicated that the test scores between three groups; age (F=≥.014≤1.217, P=>.05), level of education (F=≥.027≤1.459, P>.05), Length of experiences in teaching (F=≥.054≤1.459, P>.05) supposes to each component of eight dimensions of wellness for teachers, there was no a statistically significant difference respectively. The prediction model was statistically significant, P<.001, R2value of 0.677 indicates that 67.70% of the proportion of variance in the dependent variable explained by the independent variables. From the result, the researcher concluded that there was no statistical significance between groups concerning socio-demographic characteristics based on eight dimensions of wellness for teachers. Finally, the researcher forwards the recommendation thinking as the solution to intensify wellness programs with different activities/unique strategies that satisfy the teachers to be happy and have a healthy lifestyle in their working place, family, and community.