A STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE RETENTION OF TEACHERS AND STAFF AT NONTHABURI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2024

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to study the factors influencing the retention of teachers and staff at Nonthaburi Technological College in the 2024 academic year, and 2) to analyze the relationship between these influencing factors and the retention of teachers and staff at Nonthaburi Technological College in the 2024 academic year. The population consisted of 51 teachers and 18 staff members. The sample comprised 69 teachers and staff members combined, selected using total population sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Statistical analyses included percentages, means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis.

The research findings revealed that: 1) In an overall, the factors affecting teacher and staff retention were at the highest level When considering each dimension, the highest mean score was found in job characteristics followed by organizational culture), work-life balance leadership and management, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and work environment, respectively. 2) Regarding the relationship between factors and retention, all factors showed a very high positive correlation with retention intention (r = 0.81, p < .001) with statistical significance. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the factors with the greatest influence on retention were: job characteristics (β = 0.42, p < .01), followed by organizational culture (β = 0.35, p < .01), leadership and management (β = 0.30, p < .01), compensation and benefits (β = 0.25, p < .05), and performance evaluation (β = 0.18, p < .05). However, work-life balance       (β = -0.12) and work environment (β = -0.08) showed no statistically significant influence on teacher and staff retention.