Workplace Bullying and Job Satisfaction among Teacher in Gombak District: A Descriptive Analysis

Abstract

This study describes the mean level of workplace bullying and job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in the Gombak District, Selangor. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed, and data were collected from 261 teachers using a structured questionnaire. The instrument measured teachers’ experiences of workplace bullying and their level of job satisfaction across several dimensions of school life. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, particularly mean scores and level classification. The findings indicate that workplace bullying among teachers was at a low level, with all bullying items recording mean scores within the low category. The highest bullying item was “Having allegations made against you” (M = 2.15), followed by “Spreading of gossip and rumors about you” (M = 2.13) and “Being exposed to an unmanageable workload” (M = 2.11). In contrast, job satisfaction was generally at a high level, with many items recording mean scores in the high category. The highest job satisfaction item was “Working conditions in my school can be improved” (M = 4.23), followed by “I get along well with my colleagues” (M = 4.21) and “My immediate supervisor offers suggestions to improve my teaching” (M = 4.20). Overall, the findings show that teachers in the Gombak District reported low exposure to workplace bullying and high levels of job satisfaction. These findings suggest that the school environment is generally supportive, although some negative workplace behaviors still require attention from school administrators and policymakers.