Using Two-Factor Theory to Examine Teacher Turnover Intention – A Case of a Private University in Sichuan, China

Abstract:

In China, teachers from private higher education institutions (HEIs) are showing an upward trend to leave the education sector. Teacher turnover has been a concern for educators and policymakers worldwide, and many countries are grappling with the loss of high-quality teachers. Based on the Two-Factor theory, this paper aims to examine teacher turnover intention using a quantitative research method with a small sample size of 62 lecturers. Results show that workload is positively related with teacher turnover intention while leadership support is negatively related with teacher turnover intention. Professional development is negatively related with teacher turnover intention, but the relationship is not very strong. The study contributes to enhancing teachers’ career development and private higher education institution’s development, which is in line with SDG4 which focuses on quality education.

Keywords:

Teacher turnover intention, private higher education institutions (HEIs), SDG 4

Citation: Zhu Dan and Geetha Subramaniam (2023). Using Two-Factor Theory to Examine Teacher Turnover Intention – A Case of a Private University in Sichuan, China. Horizon J. Hum. Soc. Sci. Res. 5 (2), 37–47. https://doi.org/10.37534/bp.jhssr.2023.v5.n2.id1220.p37