Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context

The study explores the meta-theoretical context of teacher retention, focusing on psychological factors like organisational commitment, job satisfaction, and human resource retention practices. It highlights the evolution of retention strategies and emphasises their importance in the educational sec...

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Main Author: Siyamthanda Wendy Mvana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editura Sitech 2025-07-01
Series:Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management
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Online Access:https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aucjcm-11-81-87.pdf
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Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context
Annals of the University of Craiova for Journalism, Communication and Management
teachers
organisational commitment
job satisfaction
human resource retention practices
psychological resources
title Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context
title_full Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context
title_fullStr Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context
title_short Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context
title_sort understanding the psychology of teacher retention in the african context
topic teachers
organisational commitment
job satisfaction
human resource retention practices
psychological resources
url https://aucjc.ro/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/aucjcm-11-81-87.pdf
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