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Facilitators of Job Satisfaction in Experienced School Psychologists

Finan, Renee
http://orcid.org/0009-0009-5002-7985
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1721140550407271

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2024, Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), University of Dayton, School Psychology.
School psychology continues to experience professional shortages in the face of increased need. Burnout and other sources of job turnover have been researched; however, there are limited studies on the specific factors influencing retention. The present study investigated sources of job satisfaction among experienced school psychologists. Seven school psychologists with at least 10 years of experience in the state of Ohio were interviewed regarding their reasons for remaining in their roles. Interview transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis to identify themes across participant experiences. Results indicated both intrinsic and extrinsic sources of job satisfaction in the field of school psychology. Common themes across participants included the value of meaningful work, professional autonomy, supportive work environments, and positive staff relationships. This study provides insight regarding drivers of motivation for school psychologists to remain in the field long-term, which contains implications for improving the current shortage of these professionals in the state of Ohio. Educational agencies seeking to retain professionals should foster supportive environments, clear roles, professional development, and work-life balance.
Susan Davies (Committee Chair)
Meredith Montgomery (Committee Member)
James Ayers (Committee Member)
75 p.
Educational Psychology; Mental Health; Psychology
psychology; school psychology; job satisfaction; experienced school psychologists; burnout; retention; Ohio; professional autonomy; work environment; staff relationships; improving shortages; supportive administration; work-life balance; professional development; psychologist; thematic analysis; qualitative; professional motivation

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  • Finan, R. (2024). Facilitators of Job Satisfaction in Experienced School Psychologists [Electronic thesis or dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1721140550407271

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Finan, Renee. Facilitators of Job Satisfaction in Experienced School Psychologists. 2024. University of Dayton, Electronic thesis or dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1721140550407271.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Finan, Renee. "Facilitators of Job Satisfaction in Experienced School Psychologists." Electronic thesis or dissertation, University of Dayton, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1721140550407271

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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