A Structural Equation Model on Teacher Turn-over Intention in Relation to Organizational Commitment, School Culture and Work Environment

Abstract

This quantitative study ascertained the best fit model of teacher turnover intention as predicted by organizational Commitment, school culture, and working environment. Using complete enumeration with 400 respondents, the descriptive-causal method was applied in the study considering the employment of the Structural Equation Model. Adapted questionnaires relative to the four variables were distributed through print and online Google Forms, which were tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha Test. Implementing the approved statistical tools of mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment of correlation, and structural equation model, findings revealed that the evaluated schools were high in organizational commitment and teacher turnover intention and were very high in school culture and working environment. More importantly, results indicated that organizational Commitment, school culture, and working environment had significant relationships with teacher turnover intention. In addition, organizational Commitment and work significantly influence teacher turnover, while school culture does not have a direct influence on turnover intention. Hence, it was concluded that organizational commitment and working environment best influence teacher turnover intention. Keywords: educational management, organizational Commitment, school culture, work environment, turnover intention, structural equation model, Philippines DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-29-10 Publication date: October 31 st 2022