A Comparison of Work Needs Among Different Age Groups of Teachers and Educational Personnel at Princess Sirindhorn’s College

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the work needs among different age groups of teachers and educational personnel at Princess Sirindhorn’s College 2) compare the differences in work needs among these age groups. The sample consisted of 123 teachers and educational personnel selected using Krejcie and Morgan’s table and stratified random sampling based on age groups. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a content validity index ranging from 0.67 to 1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.93. A total of 112 questionnaires were returned, accounting for 91.06 percent. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, F-test and Scheffe's multiple comparison test. The findings revealed that:

1.The overall work needs of teachers and educational personnel at Princess Sirindhorn’s College, as well as their survival needs, were rated at the highest level. Meanwhile, relationship needs and growth needs were rated at a high level.

1. The comparison of work needs across different age groups showed no significant differences in the overall aspects. However, when considering individual items within each aspect, statistically significant differences at the .05 level were found.