Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Turnover Intentions among the Academic Staff in Public Diploma Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya

Sarah Likoko, Dr. Judah Ndiku, Stanley Mutsotso

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of demographic characteristics on turnover intentions among the academic staff in PDTTCs in Kenya. The study employed ex post facto research design to test the statistical relationships between demographic characteristics and turnover intentions in PDTTCs in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to select 4 PDTTCs, 4 college principals and 8 senior masters. Simple random sampling was used to select 430 academic staff members for the study. Data was collected using a questionnaire and interview schedule. The data was analyzed using logistic regression. The study established that demographic characteristics were significant predictors of turnover intention.

Keywords: Demographic Characteristics, Turnover Intentions, Influence, Academic Staff