ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Age and teachers’ professional motivation
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Katedra Pedagogiki, Akademia WSB w Dąbrowie Górniczej, Polska
Submission date: 2026-06-03
Acceptance date: 2026-08-12
Publication date: 2026-09-21
Corresponding author
Beata Tkacz
Katedra Pedagogiki, Akademia WSB w Dąbrowie Górniczej, ul. Cieplaka 1, 05-119 Dąbrowa Górnicza, Polska
Katedra Pedagogiki, Akademia WSB w Dąbrowie Górniczej, ul. Cieplaka 1, 05-119 Dąbrowa Górnicza, Polska
Rozprawy Społeczne/Social Dissertations 2026;20(1):211-221
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ABSTRACT
Abstract: The aim of this quantitative study was to determine the correlation between
teachers’ age and their level of motivation. Material and methods: A post-positivist paradigm was employed. The study was
conducted in a survey format using a self-made questionnaire. The number of respondents
was 120, with an average age of 44.28 years. Statistical analysis was performed, and the
results showed a negligible correlation between age and motivation. Results: Our study showed that age is not statistically associated with teacher motivation.
Respondents demonstrated a higher level of commitment than motivation. Intrinsic
motivation proved to be slightly greater than extrinsic motivation, which may indicate
the significant role of individual factors related to job satisfaction. Conclusions: The obtained results show that efforts aimed at strengthening teachers’
motivation should focus on internal aspects, regardless of age.
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