Chilean School Principals: Affective Commitment, Stress, Motivation to Leave, Relation With Job Demands and Resources

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between job demands, job resources, affective organizational commitment, stress, and motivation to leave among school principals in Chile. Using the Job Demands-Resources model, by means of Latent Moderated Structural Equation. The study finds that job demands, such as teachers' capacities and lack of infrastructure, negatively impact principals' commitment, increase stress levels, and elevate their intention to leave. Conversely, job resources, including a positive work climate and district support, help reduce principals' stress levels. Public school principals face greater job demands and fewer resources compared to private school. The findings highlight the importance of interpersonal relations and a positive school climate in supporting principals' well-being, suggesting the need for targeted professional development and policy support.

Authors

• Carmen Montecinos, Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso

• Claudio Allende, Universidad de Chile

• Juan Pablo Valenzuela, Universidad de Chile

• Xavier Vanni, Universidad de Chile