School Leadership Practice in Oman: An investigation of authentic leadership, teacher engagement and turnover intention

Yasser Al-Mahdy*, Mahmoud Amer

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Abstract

This article examines school leadership practice in Oman, reviews research conducted on various school leadership practices, and provides empirical data on the emerging interest in authentic leadership. The article presents empirical data on the relationship between principal authentic leadership (PAL) and teacher turnover intention (TTI), with a focus on the mediating role of teacher engagement (TE). The results show that PAL has indirect effects on TTI and that these effects are significantly mediated by TE. The results highlight the importance of principal authentic leadership and teacher engagement in the Omani context. Implications for the improvement of school leadership practices are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
TypeInternational Encyclopedia of Education
PublisherElsevier Ltd
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9780128186299
ISBN (Electronic)9780128186299
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Publication series

NameInternational Encyclopedia of Education: Fourth Edition

Keywords

  • Arab cultures
  • Arabian gulf states
  • Authentic leadership
  • Educational reform
  • Engagement
  • Oman
  • School principal
  • Structural equation modeling
  • Teacher turnover

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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