(5). Occupation. At the workplace, a higher position means a higher level of pay and welfare, a greater sense of achievement and more development opportunities. Thus, there is a positive correlation between position and job satisfaction; hence, those with higher positions tend to have a higher level of job satisfaction. (6). Marital Status. There is no unified conclusion concerning the impact of marital status on job satisfaction. Some researchers indicate that the unmarried individuals tend to have a higher level of satisfaction toward their job; however, some indicate that the married ones tend to have a higher level of job satisfaction. (7). Co-worker Relationship. At the workplace, cooperation is inevitable and necessary. To be more specific, favourable relationship with co-workers will not only be beneficial to the completion of work with high quality and efficiency but also can help decrease anxiety and stress at work. Besides, the intensive relationship between co-workers will cause conflicts at work, high turnover rate as well as reduction of work quality and efficiency. (8). Leader Behaviour. The behaviours of leaders are likely to have a great impact on their subordinates and other employees. To be more specific, praise and care from leaders will promote employee’s enthusiasm at work, which will promote their work efficiency and quality. On the contrary, if employees cannot obtain approval from leaders, their enthusiasm at work will be decreased, which will negatively affect job satisfaction. (9). Social Recognition. Social recognition has a great impact on teachers’ job satisfaction. In general, teachers are highly approved in the community and have heightened social statuses. However, teachers in rural areas are in a totally different situation. Due to the limitations of pay, working condition and development space or opportunity, the social position of rural teachers is comparatively lower; thus, teachers with a higher level of education are unlikely to teach in rural areas. Generally, in
(5). Occupation. At the workplace, a higher position means a higher level of pay and welfare, a greater sense of achievement and more development opportunities. Thus, there is a positive correlation between position and job satisfaction; hence, those with higher positions tend to have a higher level of job satisfaction. (6). Marital Status. There is no unified conclusion concerning the impact of marital status on job satisfaction. Some researchers indicate that the unmarried individuals tend to have a higher level of satisfaction toward their job; however, some indicate that the married ones tend to have a higher level of job satisfaction. (7). Co-worker Relationship. At the workplace, cooperation is inevitable and necessary. To be more specific, favourable relationship with co-workers will not only be beneficial to the completion of work with high quality and efficiency but also can help decrease anxiety and stress at work. Besides, the intensive relationship between co-workers will cause conflicts at work, high turnover rate as well as reduction of work quality and efficiency. (8). Leader Behaviour. The behaviours of leaders are likely to have a great impact on their subordinates and other employees. To be more specific, praise and care from leaders will promote employee’s enthusiasm at work, which will promote their work efficiency and quality. On the contrary, if employees cannot obtain approval from leaders, their enthusiasm at work will be decreased, which will negatively affect job satisfaction. (9). Social Recognition. Social recognition has a great impact on teachers’ job satisfaction. In general, teachers are highly approved in the community and have heightened social statuses. However, teachers in rural areas are in a totally different situation. Due to the limitations of pay, working condition and development space or opportunity, the social position of rural teachers is comparatively lower; thus, teachers with a higher level of education are unlikely to teach in rural areas. Generally, in
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