Parental Involvement Predictors Of Academic Success: A Review Of The NCES 2007 Parent And Family Involvement In Education Survey
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Authors
Bieschke, James G.
Issue Date
2013-12
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Educational surveys--United States , Education--Parent participation--United States , Academic achievement , Interaction analysis in education , Parent-Teacher relationships--Education--United States
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Abstract
Since its inception in 1837, the school superintendency has been the focus of significant
attention from the educational research community. Superintendents face a wide spectrum of
responsibilities that can challenge even the most prepared individuals. Fewer candidates are
seeking the superintendency and the turnover rate for those already in the field is perceived by
superintendents to be of concern. Stress associated with the superintendency has been shown to
be a contributing factor to this turnover.
This study investigated the alignment between personal and environmental factors and
stress management of superintendents. Understanding the relationship between personal and
environmental factors and superintendent stress, specifically the ability to predict this stress by
evaluating the personal and environmental factors, is a first step in decreasing stress and
extending superintendent tenure. The framework of this study is based upon the concept of
person-environment fit (P-E fit), which has been widely studied as a means for conceptualizing
organizational behavior, organizational psychology, and human resource management. This
study uses a quantitative approach and survey research methodology with a postpositivistic
theoretical perspective. Participants in this research study were 992 practicing superintendents in
the Midwest.
Five new superintendent stress constructs – board-relations stress, task-based stress,
expectation-based stress, resource-management stress, and self-efficacy stress – were identified
through a factor analysis. Hierarchical regression analysis results indicated that both personal
and environmental factors predict frequency of superintendent stress. Implications for aspiring
and practicing superintendents, superintendent preparatory programs, and superintendent support
systems are discussed.
Description
114 pages
Citation
Publisher
Drake University