Predictors of Turnover Intention in School Guidance Counsellors

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Predictor Variables; Labor Turnover; Work Environment; Stress Variables; Counselor Role; School Counselors; School Counseling; Self Esteem; Counselor Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Correlation; Self Concept Measures; Identification (Psychology); Work Attitudes; Measures (Individuals)

10.1080/03069885.2019.1644613

0306-9885

Turnover is a significant problem in the school system, but little is known about turnover and turnover intention among school counsellors. Previous studies point to several aspects of school counsellors' roles which may relate to turnover intention, and given the important role school counsellors play for students, parents, and other teachers, it is important to understand what factors contribute to turnover intention in this population. In this study we examined workplace stress, employee self-esteem, organisational identification, and organisational commitment as possible predictors of turnover intention among 98 school counsellors in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Tenure as a school counsellor, work-stress effort, and in-group ties predicted turnover intention. Implications and future research priorities are discussed with a focus on school counselling.

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2019

EJ1237661