Author(s)

Yohannes Bisa Biramo^*, Zhenhong Wang

School of Psychology, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China.

This study explored the role of surface acting and deep acting in mediating the interaction between calling orientation and work engagement among secondary school teachers. A study employed a predictive non-experimental correlational design and sample sizes of 300 teachers were selected for data collection, using systematic random sampling technique. The validity of the scales and the fit for the measurement model were assessed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The findings showed a significant and positive correlation among calling orientation, surface acting, deep acting and work engagement. In a similar vein, surface acting was positively and significantly associated with deep acting and work engagement. In addition, the usage of deep acting did not demonstrate significant effects on work engagement. Regarding parallel mediation analysis, the findings indicate that surface acting mediated in the association between calling orientation and work engagement, while deep acting also mediated in the association between calling orientation and work engagement. The present study has brought practical benefits on how to review the emotional display rules of teachers while they interact with the students.

Calling Orientation, Surface Acting, Deep Acting, Work Engagement, Teachers

Biramo, Y. and Wang, Z. (2024) Unveiling the Mediating Role of Surface Acting and Deep Acting in Linking Calling Orientation and Work Engagement of Teachers. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 12, 607-623. doi: 10.4236/jss.2024.124040.