The Relationship Of Psychological Hardness To Occupational Stability

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between psychological hardiness and job stability among middle school teachers in Bou Saada/M'sila, Algeria, during the 2023-2024 academic year. A sample of 100 male and female teachers was selected using a simple random sampling method. Data collection involved the use of Kobasa's Psychological Hardiness Questionnaire and a job stability questionnaire based on previous studies by Heisz et al. (2012) and Mackenna et al. (2012). Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were employed, alongside inferential statistics such as t-tests and regression analysis. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between psychological hardiness and job stability, with gender also playing a role in both psychological hardiness and job stability. Furthermore, the key components of psychological hardiness—commitment, control, and challenge—proved to be strong predictors of job stability. These findings highlight the intertwined nature of psychological hardiness and occupational stability, with implications for improving both personal and professional well-being.