Abstract

• The main aim of this study is to investigate the impact of quality of work life (QWL) on teachers’ work engagement. The specific objectives are to assess teachers’ perceptions of their QWL and work engagement, examine the relationship between QWL and work engagement, investigate the impact of QWL on work engagement, and propose a QWL model for enhancing teachers’ work engagement. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. Using proportionate stratified sampling, 603 teachers from 32 Basic Education High Schools in Mandalay City Development Area were selected as samples. Instruments were developed by the researcher after reviewing the related literature. The reliability coefficients for QWL and work engagement were 0.94 and 0.95 respectively. Statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, Pearson product moment correlation, multiple regression, and path analysis, was run. The findings indicated that teachers perceive a high QWL and work engagement, with a positive and strong correlation between QWL and work engagement. The dimensions of QWL—―working environment,‖ ―developmental opportunities,‖ ―interpersonal relationships,‖ ―work-life balance,‖ and ―work-related attitudes‖— predict teachers’ work engagement significantly. The path model shows the direct and indirect effects between variables, explaining 48% of the variance in work engagement. The qualitative study, comprising interviews and observations, supports the quantitative findings. This study concludes that prioritizing a high QWL is essential for enhancing teachers’ work engagement.