Lasallian Spirituality and Well-Being Among Junior and Senior High School Teachers

This study examined the relationship between Lasallian spirituality and well-being among junior and senior high school teachers in selected Lasallian schools in Bacolod City, Philippines. Anchored on Self-Determination Theory, the study sought to determine the levels of Lasallian spirituality and teacher well-being, examine significant differences across selected demographic variables, and determine the relationship between the two constructs. A quantitative descriptive–comparative–correlational research design was employed. Data were collected from 143 teachers selected from a population of 225 through a structured questionnaire consisting of a researcher-developed Lasallian Spirituality Scale and an adapted Teacher Well-Being Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson product-moment correlation were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that teachers demonstrated a very high level of Lasallian spirituality (M = 3.54, SD = 0.42) and overall well-being (M = 3.37, SD = 0.38). Significant differences in Lasallian spirituality were found according to age and length of service, whereas significant differences in teacher well-being were observed according to age, teaching assignment, and length of service. No significant differences were found based on sex and religion. Moreover, Lasallian spirituality exhibited a strong positive and statistically significant relationship with teacher well-being (r = .734, p < .001), indicating that teachers with stronger spiritual orientation also reported higher levels of holistic well-being. The findings underscore the role of Lasallian spirituality as an important psychological and organizational resource that fosters teachers' professional fulfillment and holistic flourishing. The study recommends strengthening spirituality-centered formation programs, mentoring initiatives, and comprehensive teacher wellness interventions to sustain educators' well-being and organizational commitment within Lasallian educational institutions.