The present study uses the qualitative meta-synthesis to provide insight into elements that diminish teacher wellbeing and relevant school leadership practices that promote it in K-12 educational settings. Qualitative meta-synthesis is a type of systematic review that integrates the findings from qualitative studies with a common focus. Using…

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to draw from the conservation of resources (COR) theory and investigate two separate models termed Model A and Model B. Model A examines the mediating role of life satisfaction (LS) on the relationship between servant leadership (SL) and lecturers' attitudinal loyalty (AL) and behavioral loyalty (BL). Model B…

This research analyzes the organizational culture of The Connext ED Foundation, a foundation established to develop Thai educational quality enhancement, and its impact on organizational success. Using qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and content analysis, the study examines executives, employees, and foundation project…

The turnover rate of clinicians working in community outpatient mental health centers is alarming. The significant turnover at a community mental health organization prompted a study of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. An action research (AR) study was conducted using Price and Mueller's (1981) causal model of turnover theory and…

Despite the extensive introduction of digital technologies in working life and the demand for the public sector, including schools, to digitalise, there is limited research on the relationship between digitalisation and the work environment. The aim of this article is therefore to explore how implementation processes of digital administrative and…

Determining which antecedent variables affect employees' work engagement has always been a concern for both managers and researchers. The present study investigated the effect of workplace democracy on teachers' work engagement and explored the mediating role of job satisfaction and the moderating role of school performance. A two-phase…

Purpose: A limited number of empirical studies have indicated that individuals who experience workplace ostracism tend to engage in subtle and retaliatory behaviors as a means of seeking inner peace. However, research on organizational behavior and employee psychology in relation to ostracism is still in its nascent stages. Specifically, further…

The current study strives to examine the impact of HR practices, working condition, intergroup relations, goal congruence, passion for work and organizational learning culture toward employee engagement and organizational innovation. In addition to that the moderating effect of servant leadership is tested between employee engagement and…

This qualitative study explores the perspectives of nine teachers in leadership positions on the issue of power, specifically the amount of power that they possess and how that level of power impacts their work. Data for the study were gathered using a focus group interview. The study found that most of the teachers have a common understanding of…

The aim of this study was to investigate whether the enactment of servant leadership could be a prospective strategy to raise teacher morale. First, the factors that cause poor teacher morale were sought. Second, the perspectives of teachers and principals regarding the notion of servant leadership in improving teacher morale were pursued. A…

This research explores the crucial role of leadership transitions in educational institutions, particularly at Immaculate Conception College of Balayan, Inc. (ICCBI). Recognizing the profound impact of leadership practices on organizational effectiveness, this study addresses nuanced aspects of employee engagement during transitions. Using…

The South African educational system has challenges regarding learner outcomes of previously disadvantaged schools. New thinking is mandatory, and school leadership needs to play an significant role to improve the status quo. The servant leadership paradigm may be a substantial factor to counter the challenges. A quantitative approach measured the…

Purpose: Studies have shown that teachers' perceptions and expectations of their working environment shape their perceived stress. The present study draws upon implicit leadership theory and builds on the job demands-control (JD-C) model to investigate whether there are differences in the implications of participative decision-making and…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine school speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) experiences regarding students' eligibility for services in public schools within the United States. Method: Fifteen school SLPs participated in online focus groups to examine the complex nature of SLPs' participation within decision-making teams and…

In this action research study, I explored and developed a means to address the challenge of developing, supporting, and retaining effective elementary school principals skilled in instructional leadership and serving in historically marginalized communities. Evidence from the research literature and earlier action research cycles indicated…