Ty et al. (2013) Land

Identification

• Journal: Land
• Year: 2013
• Date: 2013-02-13
• Authors: Pham Huu Ty, August van Westen, Annelies Zoomers
• DOI: 10.3390/land

Research Groups

• English Department, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, Indonesia

Short Summary

This paper synthesizes existing literature to identify and explore the key factors influencing teacher retention and turnover, concluding that salary, working conditions, school culture, peer support, and personal/family circumstances are critical determinants of teachers' decisions to stay or leave the profession.

Objective

• To identify and explore the various factors that influence teacher decision-making regarding retention and turnover in the education system.

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Conceptual/Literature Review (not tied to a specific geographic area for data collection)
• Temporal Scale: Conceptual/Literature Review (synthesizes existing research across various timeframes)

Methodology and Data

• Models used: Not applicable (literature review/synthesis)
• Data sources: Literature review of existing academic papers, studies, and research on teacher retention and turnover.

Main Results

• Teacher retention and turnover are influenced by a complex interplay of factors, necessitating a thorough understanding for effective intervention.
• Salary and benefits are primary drivers; insufficient compensation or benefits increase the likelihood of teachers seeking alternative employment.
• Working conditions and school culture significantly impact retention, with supportive, respectful, and well-resourced environments fostering stability, while toxic or unsupportive climates contribute to higher turnover.
• Support and collaboration among teachers are crucial; feelings of isolation or lack of peer support correlate with higher turnover, whereas strong collaborative communities promote retention.
• Personal and family considerations, such as childcare responsibilities, work-life balance needs, or relocation, can also lead teachers to leave their positions.

Contributions

• Provides a comprehensive synthesis of the multifaceted factors influencing teacher retention and turnover, drawing from a broad range of existing literature.
• Emphasizes the interconnectedness of financial, environmental, social, and personal factors in shaping teacher career decisions.
• Highlights the critical importance for educational institutions to address these diverse factors holistically to improve teacher retention and ensure quality education.

Funding

• Not explicitly mentioned in the paper.

Citation

@article{Ty2013Land,
  author = {Ty, Pham Huu and Westen, August van and Zoomers, Annelies and Studies, SGPL Internat. Development and Transitions, Social Urban and Transitions, Economic Urban},
  title = {Land},
  journal = {Land},
  year = {2013},
  doi = {10.3390/land},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/land}
}