DETERMINANTS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG FILIPINO OVERSEAS WORKERS IN THAILAND: A MIXED-METHODS ANALYSIS OF WORK CONDITIONS, CULTURAL ADAPTATION, ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, AND COMPENSATION

This study examined the determinants of job satisfaction among Filipino overseas workers (OFWs) in Thailand, including work conditions, cultural adaptation, organizational support, and compensation. A mixed-methods research design with a descriptive-correlational approach and an embedded qualitative component was employed, involving 1,087 respondents from various occupational sectors. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. Findings revealed that respondents experienced moderate job satisfaction, with cultural adaptation rated highest and compensation rated lowest. All independent variables were significantly related to job satisfaction, with organizational support emerging as the strongest predictor, followed by compensation and work conditions, while cultural adaptation showed a weaker but significant influence. Qualitative results supported the quantitative findings, highlighting emotional satisfaction and favorable living conditions as positive contributors, while unfair treatment, language barriers, and low salary were identified as major challenges. Overall, the study concludes that job satisfaction is shaped by a combination of organizational, financial, environmental, and cultural factors, emphasizing the need for improved organizational support systems and fair compensation to enhance the well-being and retention of Filipino overseas workers in Thailand.