Relationship Between Job Embeddedness and Turnover Intention of High School Math Teachers Cynthia Davis Osowski Walden University
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Walden University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Cynthia Davis Osowski has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Gwynne Dawdy, Committee Chairperson, Psychology Faculty Dr. Michelle Ross, Committee Member, Psychology Faculty Dr. Kizzy Dominguez, University Reviewer, Psychology Faculty Chief Academic Officer Eric Riedel, Ph.D. Walden University 2018 Abstract Relationship Between Job Embeddedness and Turnover Intention of High School Math Teachers by Cynthia Davis Osowski MA, University of Phoenix, Reno, 2007 BS, University of Phoenix, Reno, 2005 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Organizational Psychology Walden University November 2018 Abstract Teacher turnover has been a problem in U.S. public schools, especially among math teachers, and is more prevalent in schools that have a majority of students from low- income families. Teacher turnover has been shown to have a negative effect on student performance. The purpose of this quantitative, nonexperimental study was to investigate on-the job and off-the job embeddedness and its dimensions of links, fit, and sacrifice to determine effects on math teacher turnover intention. The theory of job embeddedness provided the framework for the study. Data were collected from 152 high school math teachers from 17 counties in a western U.S. state using the Job Embeddedness Questionnaire and a demographic survey. Findings from multiple linear regression analysis indicated statistically significant relationships between turnover intention and the sacrifice/job (on-the-job embeddedness) and turnover intention and links/community (off-the-job embeddedness). Findings may be used by administrators and policymakers to develop programs geared toward promoting math teacher retention. Relationship Between Job Embeddedness and Turnover Intention of High School Math Teachers by Cynthia Davis Osowski MA, University of Phoenix, Reno, 2007 BS, University of Phoenix, Reno, 2005 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Organizational Psychology Walden University November 2018 Dedication To all the people out there who think they are not smart enough or talented enough. It is never too late to change your life. You only need tenacity and continued belief in yourself. Never give up your dreams! Acknowledgments I would like to thank my mother, Diane Davis Olf, and my husband, Dave Osowski, because if not for them, I would not have accomplished this. I would also like to thank my wonderful chair, Dr. Gwynne Dawdy, for all her help and guidance, and also my methods expert, Dr. Michelle Ross. A special thank you to my horse, Taz, who has been my therapist and has helped me keep my sanity, and my cat, Dr. Hugo Munsterberg, who sat with me through many hours of writing and many revisions. Table of Contents List of Tables ..................................................................................................................... iv Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study ....................................................................................1 Background ....................................................................................................................5 Problem Statement .........................................................................................................7 Purpose of the Study ......................................................................................................7 Research Questions and Hypotheses .............................................................................8 Theoretical Framework ..................................................................................................9 Nature of the Study ......................................................................................................11 Definitions....................................................................................................................12 Assumptions .................................................................................................................13 Scope and Delimitations ..............................................................................................13 Limitations ...................................................................................................................13 Significance..................................................................................................................14 Summary ......................................................................................................................14 Chapter 2: Literature Review .............................................................................................16 Literature Search Strategy............................................................................................16 Theoretical Foundation ................................................................................................16 Literature Review.........................................................................................................18 Turnover Intention ................................................................................................ 18 Job Embeddedness ................................................................................................ 19 Work Embedded Dimension ................................................................................. 20 i Job Embedding...................................................................................................... 21 Consequences of Job Embeddedness .................................................................... 22 Job Embeddedness Versus Job Satisfaction ......................................................... 24 Teacher Turnover Intentions ................................................................................. 25 Working Conditions .............................................................................................. 26 Teacher Attrition ................................................................................................... 28 Organizational Commitment ................................................................................. 31 Summary ......................................................................................................................32 Chapter 3: Research Method ..............................................................................................34 Research Design and Rationale ...................................................................................34 Methodology ................................................................................................................36 Population ............................................................................................................. 36 Sampling and Sampling Procedures ..................................................................... 36 Procedures for Recruitment, Participation, and Data Collection .......................... 37 Instrumentation and Operationalization of Constructs ................................................37 Instrumentation ..................................................................................................... 38 Job Embeddedness ................................................................................................ 38 Data Analysis ........................................................................................................ 38 Validity and Reliability ................................................................................................39 Validity ................................................................................................................. 39 Reliability .............................................................................................................. 40 Ethical Procedures .......................................................................................................41 ii Summary ......................................................................................................................41 Chapter 4: Results ..............................................................................................................43 Research Questions and Hypotheses ...........................................................................43 Data Collection ............................................................................................................45 Descriptive Statistics ....................................................................................................45