Work demands and work resources in ECEC – turnover intentions explored

Figures & data

Table 1. Resources, work guidance, and demands related to turnover intentions.

	Turnover intentions n = 209 (%)	No turnover intentions n = 175 (%)	p*
Resource factors
Positive aspects
Gratifying work with children	52 (46.4)	60 (53.6)	p = .055
Supportive collegial atmosphere	64 (57.1)	48 (42.9)	p = .501
Feelings of competence	47 (50.5)	46 (49.5)	p = .404
Work guidance
Collegial support	97 (58.8)	68 (41.2)	p = .148
Support from leader/deputy leader	101 (57.1)	76 (42.9)	p = .356
Support from special education teachers	40 (72.7)	15 (27.3)	p < .01
Demand factors
Burdening aspects
Staff resources	92 (60.5)	60 (39.5)	p = .059
Workload	72 (69.2)	32 (30.8)	p < .001
Number of children	60 (69.0)	27 (31.0)	p < .01
Salary too low	77 (65.8)	40 (34.2)	p < .01
Negative mentions of structural aspects and leadership	42 (63.6)	24 (36.4)	p = .105
Too much planning and paperwork	36 (56.3)	28 (43.8)	p = .785

^a Fisher’s exact test was applied.