Teachers' job satisfaction is negatively associated with absenteeism (pooled r = −0.18)¶

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q3 i1 Across 14 studies, teachers' job satisfaction correlates negatively with absenteeism (r = −0.18). → Wartenberg 2023

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Wartenberg 2023¶

Wartenberg, G., Aldrup, K., Grund, S., & Klusmann, U. (2023). Satisfied and High Performing? A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Correlates of Teachers' Job Satisfaction. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-023-09831-4

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Random-effects meta-analysis of 14 studies (N = 10,358) on job satisfaction and absenteeism, based on teacher self-reports and school records. Pooled correlation "r = − 0.18"; the psychometric meta-analysis yielded radj = −0.21.

"results indicated a significant negative association of teachers' job satisfaction with both turnover intentions (r = − 0.46, CIr = [–0.52, –0.40]) and absenteeism (r = − 0.18, CIr = [–0.25, –0.10])"

Discussion¶

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