Psychological wellbeing, smployee Job satisfaction and Job performance among the Nonacademic staff of Makerere University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Psychological wellbeing, Employee Job satisfaction and Job performance. The study was intended to achieve objectives: To examine the relationship between Psychological wellbeing and Job satisfaction , to determine the relationship between Psychological wellbeing and Job performance and to examine the relationship between Job satisfaction and Job performance. The study was using sample of 126 respondents who were adopted using sampling technique. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and later analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Scientists) version 20.0. The findings show that psychological wellbeing and job satisfaction are positively and insignificantly related (P=0.03, r= 0.281) furthermore findings show that psychological wellbeing and Job performance are positively and insignificantly related (P=0.05, r= 0.371 ). Also findings show that Job satisfaction and Job performance are positively and insignificantly related (P= 0.06, r=0.531). Therefore it was recommended for employers to provide good working conditions as they directly affect the psychological wellbeing and performance levels of employees.