Exploring the Context-Based Determinants of Turnover Intention among In-Service Teachers in Lira City, Uganda
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22257296 |
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| Authors | Ivan Okello Odongo (0009-0000-6391-9151, Lira Hospital), Loyce Kiiza Kobusingye (0000-0003-0073-9086, Mountains of the Moon University), Grace Kibanja (0000-0001-8181-3350, Makerere University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 550-570 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | E-Journal of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2720-7722 • E-ISSN: 2720-7722 |
| Publisher | Noyam Publishers (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.38159/ehass.20256514 |
| OpenAlex | W4409538722 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 46 |
The purpose of this study was to explore the context-based determinants of turnover intention among in-service teachers in Lira City. We used a qualitative research approach and phenomenological research design to explore the determinants of turnover intention among primary school teachers. A total of 68 participants were selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data was collected using an Interview Guide and a Focus Group Discussion guide. Data analysis was done using NVivo 15. The research question was explored using Thematic Analysis. Among the predictors that emerged as major context-based determinants of turnover intention among primary school teachers include; negative societal attitude, job demand, low salaries, limited promotion opportunities, career mismatch, poor motivation, harsh work conditions, health or personal conditions, old age, despotic leadership styles, limited professional growth opportunity, policy and administrative biases. Nuances of both personal and environmental constructs that look insignificant yet very influential in triggering turnover intention were explored hence contributing to the existing body of knowledge. It was therefore concluded that turnover intention is triggered by not only personal conditions but also environmental factors. Based on the field findings and conclusions, the researchers therefore strongly recommended the need for; salary enhancement, workload balancing, welfare improvement, establishment of better conditions of work, provision of equal promotion opportunities, prevention of career mismatch among teacher trainees, promotion of professional development, prioritization of teachers in all domains so that societal negative perspectives are reshaped and provision of financial incentives, fringe and contingent benefits. Keywords: Determinants, Environmental Conditions, Personal Factors, and Turnover Intention
Business · Geography · Lira · Organizational commitment · Sociology · Turnover intention · Education Practices and Challenges · Psychology · Social Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies · Teacher Professional Development and Motivation · Finance · Marketing
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