Factors Influencing Teachers' Welfare: A Case Study Among Public and Private Schools in Uganda

This study investigates the factors influencing teachers' welfare and their subsequent impact on performance, focusing on four key variables: permanent housing, remuneration, professional development, and investment opportunities. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from educators and administrators in higher education institutions in Somalia through a purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire with a Likert scale was used to capture responses, and data analysis included regression models to evaluate the relationships between the variables. The findings reveal that professional development is the most significant predictor of teachers' welfare, followed by permanent housing, investment opportunities, and remuneration. Professional development opportunities, such as workshops and training, contribute substantially to teachers' skill enhancement, career growth, and overall welfare. Permanent housing and investment opportunities provide stability and financial security, while remuneration ensures immediate financial well-being. The combined effects of these factors were found to significantly enhance teachers' welfare, which in turn positively impacts their performance. This study highlights the importance of addressing teachers' welfare comprehensively to foster improved performance. Recommendations are made to prioritize professional development initiatives, improve housing policies, and create financial growth opportunities for educators. The research contributes to the growing discourse on the welfare-performance relationship in education, particularly in developing contexts such as Uganda.