| Construct | Item |
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| Section A: Background Characteristics (BV) |
| Measures |
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| BV1 | Sex (male, female) |
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| BV2 | Age groups in years (Up to 29 years, 30 - 39 years, 40 - 39 years, 50 years and above) |
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| BV3 | Marital status (single, married, widowed, divorced) |
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| BV4 | Highest level of education attained by the respondent (certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree, post graduate qualifications) |
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| BV15 | Experience (less than 5 years, 5 - 10 years, 10 years and above) |
| Section B: Retention of Teachers (RT) |
| Measures |
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| RT1 | I love working for this school |
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| RT2 | I see a future for myself within this school |
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| RT3 | If I wanted to do another job or function, I would look first at the possibilities within this school |
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| RT4 | I have checked out a job in another school previously |
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| RT5 | If I received an attractive job offer from another school, I would take the job |
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| RT6 | If I could start over again, I would choose to work for another school |
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| RT7 | If it were up to me, I will definitely be working for this school for the next five years |
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| RT8 | The work I am doing is very important to me |
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| RT9 | Within this school, my work gives me satisfaction |
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| RT10 | It does not matter if I am working for this school or another, as long as I have work |
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| RT11 | I am planning on working for another school within a period of three years |
| Section: Leadership Styles |
| Measures |
| Transformational Leadership (TL) | LT1 | My head teacher assists based on effort |
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| LT2 | My head teacher recognizes my achievements |
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| LT3 | My head teacher behaves consistent with values |
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| LT4 | My head teacher focuses my strengths |
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| LT5 | My head teacher promotes development |
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| LT6 | My head teacher provides reassurance overcoming obstacles |
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| LT7 | My head teacher encourages non-traditional thinking |
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| LT8 | My head teacher provides advice for development |
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| LT9 | My head teacher encourages us to rethink ideas |
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| LT10 | My head teacher clarifies rewards |
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| LT11 | My head teacher provides encouragement |
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| LT12 | My head teacher encourages us to express ideas |
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| LT13 | My head teacher encourages reasoning |
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| LT14 | My head teacher instils pride in me |
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| LT15 | My head teacher treats us as individuals |
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| LT16 | My head teacher talks enthusiastically |
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| LT17 | My head teacher talks about trusting each other |