Date of Award
12-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Teaching and Learning
Committee Chair/Advisor
Jacquelynn Malloy
Committee Member
Cynthia Deaton
Committee Member
Shanita Anderson
Committee Member
Jacquelyn Williams
Abstract
This participatory action research study employed photovoice, a qualitative methodology that centers the lived experiences of co-researchers through images and narratives to explore key issues in educational settings. The research investigated the school-level factors that influence teacher retention and attrition, with a focus on how collective storytelling, or amplifying teachers’ voices, could inform and inspire change. Framed through the lens of job embeddedness (JE) theory (Holtom et al., 2006), findings revealed that strong alignment between teachers and the school organization, expressed through a sense of organizational fit and relational links, correlated with increased teacher commitment both to the school and the profession. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on teacher retention, while also highlighting the transformative potential of participatory methods in educational research.
Recommended Citation
Cuneo, Jessica A., "Using Photovoice to Amplify Teachers’ Voice: Participatory Action Research to Impact Teacher Retention" (2025). All Dissertations. 4120.
https://open.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/4120
Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-7727-219X
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Other Educational Administration and Supervision Commons