Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and the Level of Life Satisfaction among Teachers of Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc.: A Correlational Study

This study examines the relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviors and the level of life satisfaction among teachers of Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc. Teaching is a demanding profession that may involve high levels of stress, extended working hours, and limited opportunities for self-care, making healthy lifestyle practices and life satisfaction important aspects of teacher well-being. The study specifically seeks to determine the frequency of healthy lifestyle behaviors among teachers according to selected demographic factors, including age, sex, and years of teaching experience; assess their perceived level of life satisfaction; and determine whether a significant relationship exists between healthy lifestyle behaviors and life satisfaction. It also examines differences in healthy lifestyle behaviors when teachers are grouped according to selected demographic characteristics. The study aims to provide information that may support the development of health and wellness initiatives for teachers and contribute to a more positive and productive educational environment at Pilar College of Zamboanga City, Inc.

Healthy lifestyle behaviors, life satisfaction, teachers, correlational study, health behavior, teacher well-being.

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