What drives teacher engagement: a study of different age cohorts |
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| Authors: | Dina Guglielmi Ilaria Bruni Silvia Simbula Franco Fraccaroli Marco Depolo |
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| Institution: | 1.Department of Educational Sciences,University of Bologna,Bologna,Italy;2.Department of Psychology,University of Bologna,Bologna,Italy;3.Department of Psychology,University of Milano-Bicocca,Milan,Italy;4.Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science,University of Trento,Trento,Italy |
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| Abstract: | Despite the growing body of research on work engagement, little is known about what drives work engagement among different age cohorts. This study aims to investigate whether engagement varies across age cohorts and examine the job resources that foster teacher engagement. A questionnaire was distributed to 537 teachers who were employed in elementary, lower and upper secondary school. Findings show that work engagement did indeed vary across the diverse age group and is influenced by different resources. In line with previous studies, data revealed that the engagement of younger teachers is driven by the opportunity for development and interaction with colleagues, while older employees appreciate the opportunity to see their competencies acknowledged. What is most noteworthy is the opportunity to design practices and to provide every age group with the appropriate set of motivators. |
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