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    Job Attributes as Predictors of Attrition and Migration in Oregon Music Teachers: A Linear Regression Analysis
    (University of Oregon, 2024-08-07) Salzman-Coon, Olivia; Wheeler, Beth
    Currently, career movement in the field of teaching, both for migration and attritionreasons, is a national concern for stakeholders, teachers, and researchers alike. Teacher demographics, job attributes, and expectations for working conditions seem to affect attritional intentions amongst teachers, but there is a need in the field for research that considers music teachers specifically. The purpose of this study was to pinpoint possible predictors of attrition/migration in Oregon music teachers based on their current job attributes and demographic factors. An anonymous online survey emailed directly to music teachers or their principals, was used to collect this data. Analysis included compiling descriptive statistics to determine the demographic makeupof Oregon music teachers and their typical job attributes. Then, a linear regression analysis was conducted to compare these factors and intentions to remain in the profession. Results reflected elevated burnout levels in all areas for Oregon music teachers. No job attributes were predictors of migration or attrition, but two burnout factors (the ability to manage the amount of work given and find time for leisure activity) were significant predictors of retention. Age was the only demographic factor that predicted retention with an increase in age predicting a modest increase in attrition intentions. Oregon music teachers were on average, middle-aged, white, and had career lengths of approximately 13 years and average school tenures of seven years. Most participants were elementary music teachers and very few were part-time or itinerate. The participant sample in this study did not report high rates of dissatisfaction with pay or with theirwork conditions/job attributes. These results have the potential to inform conversations about retention initiatives for Oregon music teachers, give a clear profile of a typical Oregon music teacher’s demographics, and report on typical burnout and career satisfaction rates for Oregon music teachers.