Mentoring and Turnover Intent

• In Event: 31.037 - Perspectives and Experiences of Faculty Members in Educational Programs for the Professions

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the relations among mentoring, workplace adaptation, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover intent. Survey data were collected from two-hundred fifty two middle school teachers (58.3% female) located in ten U.S. schools. Results demonstrated that constructive mentoring experiences, successful adaptation, and greater organizational commitment were negatively associated with turnover intent. Longitudinal research with larger, more diverse samples and moderator variables (e.g., school climate) were recommended. Both formal and informal mentoring were highlighted as possible leverage points for reducing teacher turnover intention.

Authors

• Thomas G. Reio, Florida International University

• Chaundra Whitehead, Florida International University

• Iryna Dzhuryak, Institute of International Education