Psychological Well-being Among Islamic Boarding School Teachers: A Comparative Study Based on Employment Status

Authors

  • Abdul Khodir Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Damajanti Kusuma Dewi Universitas Negeri Surabaya
  • Surono Madrasah Aliyah Pondok Pesantren Attanwir

Keywords:

Psychological well-being, Teachers, Employment status

Abstract

The psychological well-being (PWB) of teachers is a crucial factor in fostering an effective educational environment, particularly in unique institutions such as Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). Different employment statuses, namely contract (honorary) and permanent, can potentially lead to disparities in perceived well-being.  This study aimed to quantitatively compare the PWB levels between contract and permanent teachers at an Islamic boarding school. This comparative study involved a total of 182 teachers, comprising 63 contract teachers and 119 permanent teachers. Data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test to examine the mean difference in PWB scores between the two groups.  The Independent Samples t-test revealed a significant difference in Psychological Well-being (PWB) between non-permanent and permanent teachers, with non-permanent teachers reporting lower mean scores than permanent teachers, t(180) = -10.998, p < .001. This difference was also found to be of a large practical significance, indicating that employment status has a strong relationship with psychological well-being. This finding implies that the job security and stability inherent in permanent employment status contribute significantly to the psychological well-being of teachers in the Islamic boarding school context.

Abstrak

Kesejahteraan psikologis (PWB) guru merupakan faktor penting dalam menumbuhkan lingkungan pendidikan yang efektif, khususnya di lembaga-lembaga unik seperti pesantren. Status pekerjaan yang berbeda, yaitu kontrak (honorarium) dan tetap, berpotensi menyebabkan perbedaan dalam kesejahteraan yang dirasakan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan secara kuantitatif tingkat PWB antara guru kontrak dan guru tetap di sebuah pesantren. Studi komparatif ini melibatkan total 182 guru, terdiri dari 63 guru kontrak dan 119 guru tetap. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji t sampel independen untuk memeriksa perbedaan rata-rata skor PWB antara kedua kelompok. Uji t sampel independen menunjukkan perbedaan signifikan dalam Kesejahteraan Psikologis (PWB) antara guru non-tetap dan guru tetap, dengan guru non-tetap melaporkan skor rata-rata yang lebih rendah daripada guru tetap, t(180) = -10,998, p < 0,001. Perbedaan ini juga ditemukan memiliki signifikansi praktis yang besar, menunjukkan bahwa status pekerjaan memiliki hubungan yang kuat dengan kesejahteraan psikologis. Temuan ini menyiratkan bahwa keamanan dan stabilitas pekerjaan yang melekat pada status pekerjaan tetap memberikan kontribusi signifikan terhadap kesejahteraan psikologis guru dalam konteks sekolah berasrama Islam.

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Published

2026-01-31

How to Cite

Khodir, A., Kusuma Dewi, D., & Surono. (2026). Psychological Well-being Among Islamic Boarding School Teachers: A Comparative Study Based on Employment Status. Asean Journal of Self & Psychological Measurement, 1(01), 7–12. Retrieved from https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/ajspm/article/view/50493
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