Effect of Physical and Psychological Work Environment on Performance of teachers at Elementary Level

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out the effect of physical and psychological work environment on performance of teachers at elementary level. The purpose of the study to explore the role of work environment in enhancing teacher’s performance at elementary level. Two hundred teachers of elementary level were the population of the study and 134 teachers were selected as sample by using simple random sampling technique. The study was quantitative in nature, descriptive method is used and survey technique was for data collection. A standardized and self-made questionnaire was used in this study. The researcher personally visited the teachers of elementary level and collected the data. Statistical package for Social Science software (SPSS) was used for the analysis of data. The researcher applied frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation for the analysis of data. It is concluded that the findings indicate that workplace culture is shaped by social interactions among employees. Attending social events at work was the most positively perceived aspect, while socializing with co-workers received the lowest agreement. This highlights varying levels of engagement in workplace social activities. It is recommended to enhance workplace social interactions by organizing more inclusive and engaging social events while fostering a supportive culture for work-life balance. This can be achieved by creating regular team-building activities, offering flexible work arrangements, and providing resources for managing work-life challenges. These steps are recommended to employers and HR departments to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.