A Structural Equation Model of the Effects of Self-efficacy, Job Stress, Quality of Working Life on Referees Mental Health

This study examined the role of self-efficacy, job stress, quality of working life on referee’s mental health, using structural equation modeling. Descriptive correlation and field work method was conducted. The research population was formed by 569 referees of super league from 4 sport fields in 1391. Sample size was determined 234 and samples were selected randomly. In addition to demographic questions, four standardized questionnaire including Goldberg and Hiller Health Questionnaire, Richard Walton Quality of work life questionnaire, and Maddox general self- efficacy and job stress Questionnaire were used. For analyzing the data, structural equation modeling was used. The observed data showed that job stress has a significant negative impact referees quality of working life (α=-0/56, t=-5/26), self-efficacy (α=-0/31, t=-3/13) and mental health (α=-0/33, t=-3/46). In addition, quality of working life (α=0/26, t=2/57) and self-efficacy (α=0/20, t=2/45) have also positive and significant effect on mental health.