On The Run Abroad: The Influence of Technical Vocational Education and Training Teachers Emotional Intelligence, Decent Work, Engagement and Available Resources towards Withdrawal Intentions

This study investigate the influence emotional intelligence, decent work conditions, engagement, and available resources on the withdrawal intentions of TVET teachers in Nigeria. It aims to understand the factors driving teacher retention and migration and their implications for quality of technical vocational education and training. The study employed a descriptive research design and used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. Data were collected from 157 TVET teachers in Lagos State, Nigeria, using structured questionnaire through an electronic survey. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were conducted to validate the measurement instruments. The results revealed that workplace condition, including safe working conditions, access to healthcare, adequate compensation, and time for rest, significantly enhance TVET teacher’s engagement while factors like complement and social values showed no significant impact. Human and material resource but not emotional intelligence were found to positively influence engagement, while spatial/physical resources and tools and equipment had no significant effect. The findings underscore the need for a holistic approach to enhance TVET teacher’s engagement and retention. This study contributes to the application of the Job Demantd-Resources (JD-R) model in understanding TVET teacher’s engagement and withdrawal intentions within the TVET sector, offering theoretical insights and practical recommendations for improving TVET teacher’s retention and well-being.