Job Satisfaction among School and Vocational Guidance Counselors: An Empirical Study in Aflou, Algeria

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the level of job satisfaction among school and vocational guidance counsellors in Aflou, Algeria, and to identify whether statistically significant differences existed according to gender, academic qualification/specialisation, and professional experience. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected using a 27-item Job Satisfaction Scale adapted from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. The instrument was administered to a main sample of 50 school and vocational guidance counsellors, while a pilot sample of 30 counsellors was used to verify its validity and reliability. The results revealed that counsellors reported a moderate level of job satisfaction. Significant differences were found according to gender, whereas no statistically significant differences were found according to academic qualification/specialisation or professional experience. The study recommends improving counsellors’ working conditions, clarifying their professional role, and reducing non-counselling administrative duties.