The Relationship between Perceived Organizational Support and Turnover Intention in Primary and Secondary Teachers: The Mediating Effect of Career Adaptability and Moderating Effect of Social Capital

Abstract

Perceived organizational support plays a central role in career adaptation and professional development of primary and secondary teachers. Factors influencing the relationship between perceived organizational support and turnover intention in this group have been under-researched. This study is an investigation of the said relationship and the effects of teacher career adaptability and social capital on the relationship based on a questionnaire survey of 1118 Chinese primary and secondary teachers through online questionnaire platforms.