The Effect of Appreciation of Work and Work-Life Balance on Elementary Teacher's Mental Health at Kecamatan Pulogadung.

Authors

  • Enrico Siahaan UNJ
  • Siti Zulaikha Universitas Negeri Jakarta
  • Matin Universitas Negeri Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/ishel.v1i1.57011

Keywords:

The appreciation of work; work-life balance; mental health

Abstract

This research aims to know the role of the appreciation of work and work-life balance on elementary teacher’s mental health at Kecamatan Pulogadung. This research uses quantitative methods with survey on Elementary teachers at Kecamatan Pulogadung. Research shows that the appreciation of work and work-life balance has a positive effect on teacher’s mental health. Teachers who are able to get good appreciation and to maintain a balance between work and home life tend to have good mental health. The importance of institutional understanding in giving an appreciation and creating a work environment that supports work-life balance is also an important finding of this study. Supports such as giving the appreciation verbally and physically till changes to workload policies, time flexibility, and time management can help teachers achieve a better mental health. This research concludes that appreciation of work and work-life balance plays an important role in maintain teacher mental health at SD in Kecamatan Pulogadung. Therefore, both appreciation of work and work-life balance have positif role on teacher’s mental health so that giving positive impact on the quality of education as a whole.

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Published

2025-08-18

How to Cite

Siahaan, E., Zulaikha, S., & Matin. (2025). The Effect of Appreciation of Work and Work-Life Balance on Elementary Teacher’s Mental Health at Kecamatan Pulogadung. Proceeding of International Seminar on Humanity, Education, and Language, 1(1), 1305–1310. https://doi.org/10.21009/ishel.v1i1.57011