Analyzing The Relationship Between Life And Job Satisfaction Of University Academic Staff

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between life satisfaction and job satisfaction of academic staff in Kastamonu University Faculty of Education in 2012-2013 academic year. The research is a descriptive study in relational survey model. As data collection instruments, Life Satisfaction Scale and Job Satisfaction Scale were used. According to research findings, a significant and positive relationship was found between life and job satisfaction. The job satisfaction predicts life satisfaction in a meaningful way and job satisfaction explains 12% of the total variance about life satisfaction. In addition, life satisfaction of the university academic staff does not differ significantly according to gender, age, marital status, degree, years of service and years of service at university.