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@article{172562,
        author = {Mr. Suhas Suresh Gulve and Dr. S.B. Kshirsagar},
        title = {"Assessing Primary Teachers' Work  Satisfaction: Comparative Insights Across Diverse School Environments"},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {435-442},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172562},
        abstract = {This study looks at how happy primary school teachers are with their jobs paying attention to differences between men and women and between city and country schools. The research checks five main things: the place they work and what they have to work with, how their bosses lead, their pay and perks, how they balance work and life, and chances to get better at their job. The study compared male and female teachers, and also teachers in city and country schools. What they found out is that male teachers say they're a bit happier in all areas, but not by much. When it comes to where they teach, country teachers are a little bit happier than city teachers. But there's a lot of difference within both groups, which shows that each school and what each person expects can make a big difference. The study wraps up by saying that to make teachers happier overall, we need to do things like make schools better, make sure bosses treat everyone , and come up with rules that help teachers have a good work-life balance. This research gives useful information to people who make rules and to educators. It stresses that we need different plans to help with the special problems that male and female teachers face in city and country schools. In the end, this should lead to schools that support teachers better and work better.},
        keywords = {work satisfaction, primary school teachers, work environment, leadership styles, compensation, work-life balance, professional development, urban schools, rural schools, gender differences, teacher retention, teacher performance, educational quality.},
        month = {February},
        }