Comparison of Meaning in Life and Job Performance among Employees in Public and Private Sectors

The aim of this research was to compare the meaning in life and job performance between employees in the public and private sectors. The research method was a causal-comparative design. A total of ۲۰۰ individuals (۱۰۰ from the public sector and ۱۰۰ from the private sector) in the city of Gorgan in ۲۰۲۴ were selected through convenience sampling. The research instruments were the Meaning in Life Questionnaire by Steger and Frazier (۲۰۰۶) and the Job Performance Questionnaire by Patterson (۱۹۶۳). The data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test and SPSS-۲۴ software. The results revealed a significant difference in meaning in life and job performance between employees in the public and private sectors (p<۰.۰۵). The mean meaning in life was higher in public sector employees than in private sector employees. Additionally, job performance was higher in private sector employees than in public sector employees. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that work environments influence both the psychological and professional aspects of individuals, including meaning in life and job performance.

کلیدواژه ها:

Meaning in Life ، Job Performance ، Public Sector ، Private Sector