Subjective perception of the quality of life by students and teachers at a vocational school
Subjective perception of the quality of life by students and teachers at a vocational school

Summary/Abstract: This study aimed at analysing the perceived importance and satisfaction with the particular domains of life among students and teachers at a secondary vocational school and comparing their respective views on the quality of life in the school setting. The research is based on a multidimensional concept of quality of life, which includes the domains of health, basic needs, close relationships, leisure time, and abstract values. The SQUALA subjective quality of life questionnaire (Dragomirecká et al., 2006) was used to collect data, which allows for the evaluation of not just satisfaction with, but also the importance of particular domains of life. The research sample consisted of 77 students and 39 teachers. The data were processed using descriptive and non-parametric statistical analysis. The results demonstrated that students attribute the highest importance to health and basic needs, with which they also report the highest level of satisfaction. Teachers, on the other hand, rated abstract values, close relationships, and leisure time as more important, but their satisfaction in these domains was lower, especially in the domain of leisure time. A comparison of the two groups suggests that health, interpersonal relationships, and a balance between work and personal responsibilities are key determinants of the quality of life in the school setting. The findings confirm the usefulness of the SQUALA questionnaire outside the clinical context and point to the need to developing a school setting that supports mental health, mental hygiene, and positive relationships. The study also offers a starting point for the creation of school well-being strategies and for further research into the quality of life of students and teachers at secondary schools.

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