A mediation moderation model between work–family conflict and turnover intention among public and private kindergarten school teachers in China
Journal of Organizational Change Management
ISSN: 0953-4814
Article publication date: 17 November 2023
Issue publication date: 6 February 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The present study aimed to examining the association between work–family conflict and turnover intention by exploring the mediating effect of job satisfaction and the moderating effect of perceived organizational support on preschool teachers in China.
Design/methodology/approach
A survey of 827 preschool teachers was conducted, and the data were analyzed using correlation analysis, hierarchical linear regression and path analysis with a structural equation model.
Findings
The results revealed that work–family conflict was significantly and positively associated with preschool teachers' turnover intention. Job satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between work–family conflict and turnover intention, while perceived organizational support moderated the association between work–family conflict and job satisfaction, thus mitigating the negative impact of work–family conflict on job satisfaction.
Originality/value
These findings contribute to the understanding of turnover among preschool teachers and suggest the need to enhance perceived organizational support to promote job satisfaction and reduce turnover in this profession.
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Acknowledgements
This study was supported by Research Funds of Huaihua University (HHUY2023-18).
Citation
Wang, F. and Wang, Z. (2024), "A mediation moderation model between work–family conflict and turnover intention among public and private kindergarten school teachers in China", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 37 No. 1, pp. 116-132. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-04-2023-0137
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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