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Enfermería universitaria
versión On-line ISSN 2395-8421versión impresa ISSN 1665-7063
Resumen
ARAUJO, I. y ESTEVES, R.. Level of engagement in university professors: An exploratory focus. Enferm. univ [online]. 2016, vol.13, n.2, pp.73-79. ISSN 2395-8421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reu.2016.03.006.
Objective
To estimate the level of engagement of a group of university professors teaching subjects of the health area in a private high‐level education school in northern Portugal. The analyzed domains were vigor, dedication, and involvement in the professional activity.
Method
This is an exploratory, descriptive, and transversal study framed in the quantitative paradigm. Ninety nine professors participated. A structured questionnaire with social, demographic, and professional variables, along with the Ultrech Work Engagement Scale, was used. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20. Statistical analysis program included a descriptive analysis and a second phase, were processed with parametric and nonparametric tests for a significance level of 0.05.
Results
Findings reveal that these professors showed high levels of vigor, dedication, and involvement-particularly of dedication.
Conclusions
These professors are engaged as they are physically, cognitively, and emotionally involved with their professional activities; and this is translated into a positive indicator for their education organization.
Palabras llave : Teachers; High Education; Work Satisfaction; Job satisfaction; Engagement; Health Education; Portugal.