An Analysis of Factors Affecting the Turnover Intention of Private University Teachers in Xi'an, China
Keywords:
Turnover Intention, University Teacher, Higher Education, Intervention Design and ImplementationAbstract
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the job burnout of teachers in private colleges and universities by analyzing the significance of five independent variables—person-job fit, person-organization fit, workplace incivility, job satisfaction, and promotion—on the dependent variable of turnover intention. Research design, data and methodology: Taking private colleges and universities in Xi'an as the research subjects, questionnaires were distributed using random sampling. The validity and reliability of the tool were evaluated using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) method and Cronbach's Alpha coefficient in a pilot test (n=40). Multiple linear regression analysis was then conducted on 80 valid responses to identify key factors affecting turnover intention and propose targeted intervention measures. A paired-sample t-test was used to verify the effectiveness of these intervention measures. Results: The analysis from multiple linear regression revealed that all five factors proposed in the study significantly impact turnover intention. Furthermore, paired-sample t-test results indicate significant differences in person-job fit, person-organization fit, workplace incivility, job satisfaction, promotion, and turnover intention between the current situation and the expected situation of the strategic plan. Conclusions: The study has successfully achieved its research objective by identifying the significant factors affecting turnover intention. Based on the analysis results, the findings contribute to promoting teachers' well-being and the sustainable development of higher education.
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