BEYOND SALARY: KEY FACTORS IN TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION DURING THE PANDEMIC IN MEXICO

Authors

  • Ana Laura Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Industrial y de Alimentos, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, CDMX, México https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2081-4127
  • Emmanuel Olivera-Pérez Decanato de Ingeniería, UPAEP Puebla, Puebla, México

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the working conditions of faculty members in higher education institutions underwent profound transformations, ranging from the modalities of course delivery to perceptions of job satisfaction. Nevertheless, there remains limited clarity regarding which factors most significantly influenced job satisfaction, or whether their impact varied according to individual faculty characteristics. This exploratory study addresses the central research problem of identifying the key determinants of faculty job satisfaction in crisis contexts, considering variations by contract type, gender, age group, and institutional funding model. For this, a quantitative methodology was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire and a multiple linear regression model applied to a sample of 239 faculty members. The findings indicate that economic perceptions, organizational climate and culture, as well as social capital, are the most influential factors overall, although notable differences emerge based on faculty profiles. The study concludes that strategies aimed at enhancing job satisfaction must be tailored to the specific characteristics of faculty members to be effective in contexts marked by uncertainty.

Author Biographies

Ana Laura, Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Industrial y de Alimentos, Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México, CDMX, México

Doctora en Planeación Estratégica y Gestión de la Tecnología por UPAEP, con formación en Actuaría, Logística y Economía Aplicada. Especialista en estadística y diseño de experimentos, ha sido profesora en instituciones como ITESM, Ibero, Anáhuac y UAM. Autora de libros y artículos académicos, también ha colaborado como traductora, revisora técnica y consultora. Es evaluadora certificada de alemán y ha participado en diversos congresos. Su trabajo destaca por integrar análisis cuantitativo con enfoque ético y educativo.Sus áreas de investigación son análisis de decisiones, estadística industrial y gestión de la calidad.

Emmanuel Olivera-Pérez, Decanato de Ingeniería, UPAEP Puebla, Puebla, México

Doctor en Economía por la UDLAP, especializado en Econometría Aplicada. Realizó un posdoctorado en Planeación Estratégica en UPAEP. Investiga temas como decisiones, sector público y organización industrial, con dominio técnico en STATA. Tiene experiencia docente en posgrado y como consultor en BUAP, especializado en el modelo EFQM. Fue asesor gubernamental en Puebla en desarrollo rural y medio ambiente. Participa como comentarista económico en medios como Puebla TV, Televisa y Radio BUAP. Actualmente es Profesor-Investigador en Doctorado de Planeación Estratégica y miembro del SNI como Candidato.

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2026-07-08

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Ana Laura, & Olivera-Pérez, E. (2026). BEYOND SALARY: KEY FACTORS IN TEACHER JOB SATISFACTION DURING THE PANDEMIC IN MEXICO. Scientific Journal Visión De Futuro, 30(2). Retrieved from https://visiondefuturo.fce.unam.edu.ar/index.php/visiondefuturo/article/view/927

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