The Effect of Spiritual Problem-Solving Training on the Quality of Teachers’ Work Life and Social Self-Efficacy

This research is intended to investigate the effect of spiritual problem-solving training on the quality of work life and social self-efficacy of high school teachers in Gurgan. This applied research follows a quasi-experimental method using pre-test and post-test techniques. The sample, selected by random sampling method, included two groups of 20 people. The first group, test group, received spirituality-based problem-solving training procedure (2013). The second group, the control group, did not receive spirituality-based problem-solving training. Data collection tools included: a) spirituality-based problem-solving training program, held in five sessions of 50 minutes in one month, b) Smith and Betz (2000) standard social self-efficacy questionnaire, c) Walton’s (1973) quality of work life questionnaire. The results derived from covariance statistical analysis signified that spirituality-based problem-solving training had a significant positive effect on teachers' quality of work life and social self-efficacy. 21% differences in teachers' quality of work life and social self-efficacy scores was due to the effect of spirituality-based problem-solving training.