Ali, Abdul Latheef
(2023)
The Influence Of Principals’
Servant Leadership And
Teacher Engagement
On Teacher Intention To Stay
In The Schools Of Maldives.
PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Abstract
The high teacher attrition rate in the Maldives is a major concern for the public
education sector. This study investigated the impact of principals' servant leadership on
teachers' intention to stay and the role of teacher engagement as a mediator in this
relationship. The study found that servant leadership behaviors of school principals
significantly influence teachers' intention to stay, while teacher engagement plays a
mediating role in this relationship. This finding is consistent with previous research in
other cultural and demographic contexts. The study also found that creating a positive
and engaging work environment for teachers can foster their intention to stay. By
implementing servant leadership practices, school principals can enhance teacher
retention, productivity, and overall school effectiveness. These findings offer valuable
insights for policymakers and educational practitioners in the Maldives and can
contribute to the ongoing efforts to improve the public education system. The Maldives
has been experiencing a gradual increase in teacher attrition since 2019, which has
posed a significant challenge to the public education sector. This study investigated the
impact of principals' servant leadership on teachers' intention to stay, and the role of
teacher engagement as a mediator in this relationship. The study found that servant
leadership behaviors of school principals significantly influence teachers' intention to
stay, while teacher engagement plays a mediating role in this relationship. This finding
is consistent with previous research in other cultural and demographic contexts.
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