Private universities’ connotative growth is threatened by high instructors’ turnover. Instructor turnover is influenced by numerous factors, yet prior research has primarily focused on examining these factors from a single perspective, resulting in a limited understanding. To address this, we developed a research model for instructors at private universities, integrating the theories of organizational justice and psychological ownership. This study engaged 274 respondents and utilized structural equation modeling to analyze and validate the proposed model and hypotheses. Findings reveal that distributive and interpersonal justice impact turnover intentions, while procedural justice does not. Additionally, all three types of justice increase psychological ownership, with distinct effects. These findings explain the causes of teacher turnover in private universities and offer actionable directions to mitigate turnover through improved organizational justice and psychological ownership.
Numerous students pursuing higher education are drawn to private universities due to their small size and individualized educational programs. The frequent...
