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FACTORS INFLUENCING ELEMENTS OF STRESS AND AUTONOMY AND CONTROL AMONG SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Sabina, Lou (2014) FACTORS INFLUENCING ELEMENTS OF STRESS AND AUTONOMY AND CONTROL AMONG SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

School principals play one of the most important roles in education. Research has consistently confirmed this, stating that a principal’s influence is second only to that of teachers in terms of student achievement and the well-being of students and teachers in a building (Devos, Bouckenooghe, Engels, Hooton, & Aelterman, 2007; Hallinger & Heck, 1996; Leithwood, Louis, Anderson, & Wahlstrom, 2004; Portin, Schneider, DeArmond, & Gundlach, 2003; Rodriguez-Campos; Rincones-Gomez, & Shen, 2005). A dynamic, effective, and compelling principal is a critical component in maintaining a successful school. Understanding the factors that contribute to the health, satisfaction, and well-being of practicing school principals is essential because of the impact that principals have on teacher performance and student learning. This study employed a mixed-methods approach and attempted to determine the specific tasks performed by building principals that contribute to their stress. Career trajectories, coping mechanisms, experiences with school leadership training providers, and salary and financial implications are interconnected with the research questions, and were also considered.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Sabina, LouLouLee7th@aol.com
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairMcClure, Maureenmmcclure@pitt.eduMMCCLURE
Committee MemberRussell, Jenniferjrussel@pitt.eduJRUSSEL
Committee MemberBickel, Williambickel@pitt.eduBICKEL
Committee MemberLangbein, Michelemlangbein@pointpark.edu
Date: 31 October 2014
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 22 July 2014
Approval Date: 31 October 2014
Submission Date: 31 October 2014
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 271
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies
Degree: PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: school administration, stress, organizational theory, autonomy, control, principal
Date Deposited: 31 Oct 2014 16:23
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 14:25
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23446

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