Job Attributes as Predictors of Attrition and Migration in Oregon Music Teachers: A Linear Regression Analysis
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Date
2024-08-07
Authors
Salzman-Coon, Olivia
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University of Oregon
Abstract
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.
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Attrition, Burnout, Career Longevity, Migration, Retention, Teacher Shortage