Factors Influencing Math and Science Teacher Intentions to Leave or Stay in the Teaching Profession

Author

Scott Douglass

Date of Award

2016

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies

Department

Leadership Studies

Committee Chair

Selden, Sally C.

Committee Member

Jones, Roger E.

Committee Member

Smith, Stephen C.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify factors that have the greatest influence on math and science teacher intentions to stay in or leave the teaching profession. The independent variables included in this study were: perceived administrative support, influence over classroom and school policies and procedures, salary satisfaction, and stress associated with teaching. A survey was sent to math and science teachers in central Virginia containing questions largely derived from the School and Staffing Survey. Stress associated with teaching and job satisfaction were significant predictors of intent to stay in teaching for teachers. Based on the results of this study, resources should be targeted to improve job satisfaction and decrease stress associated with teaching to improve the retention of qualified math and science teachers.

Recommended Citation

Douglass, Scott, "Factors Influencing Math and Science Teacher Intentions to Leave or Stay in the Teaching Profession" (2016). Graduate Dissertations and Theses. 15.
https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/etd/15