Impact of Psychological Empowerment on Job Performance with Mediating Effect of Job Satisfaction

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of psychological empowerment on job performance, with a focus on the mediating role of job satisfaction among teachers in public and private schools in Kabul, Afghanistan. A quantitative research methodology was employed, using a structured questionnaire adapted from existing literature. The target population comprised 400 teachers from both public and private sector schools. Data were analyzed to assess the direct and indirect relationships among the variables. The findings reveal that psychological empowerment has a significant positive effect on job performance. Furthermore, job satisfaction partially mediates the relationship between psychological empowerment and job performance. These results highlight the importance of fostering psychological empowerment to enhance employee satisfaction and, ultimately, performance in the education sector. The study contributes to existing literature and offers practical implications for school administrators and policymakers aiming to improve workforce outcomes through psychological empowerment strategies.