A QUANTITATIVE STUDY OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AS PREDICTORS OF COUNTERPRODUCTIVE WORK BEHAVIOURS AMONG PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS

Abstract

This study examined psychosocial factors as predictors of counterproductive work behaviour among selected teachers in the Ilorin metropolis of Nigeria. A survey research method was adopted, and 342 teachers (139 males, 203 females; M=3.12, SD=1.31) were selected using purposive sampling. The research instruments used were the Job Insecurity Index, Genos EI Inventory, and Counterproductive Work Behaviour. The result showed that gender had no significant influence on counterproductive work behaviour among selected teachers in Ilorin metropolis Nigeria f ((340) t= .531; p >.05). In addition, levels of emotional intelligence on counterproductive work behaviour among selected teachers in Ilorin metropolis Nigeria f (340) t= 4.112; p<.05). Lastly, job insecurity and emotional intelligence have significant prediction of 26% on counterproductive work behaviour among selected teachers in Ilorin metropolis Nigeria {R = .218; R2 =.269; F(12.111) p<.01). Thus, it was concluded that job insecurity and emotional intelligence have a notable impact on counterproductive work behaviour. Also, it was discovered that there was no gender difference on CWB. It was thus suggested that the school administration prioritize ensuring job security for teachers, as increased job security correlates with a reduction in unproductive work behaviour. Also, school management should incorporate the evaluation of emotional intelligence in the recruitment and selection process and recognize the necessity of training teachers with low emotional intelligence, as this will enhance their capacity to effectively manage their own behaviour and that of their colleagues in the workplace.