Omani Teachers' Absenteeism from School in the Light of Some Demographic Variables

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons of
teachers' absenteeism from school in the Sultanate of Oman. It also
examined the effects of some demographic variables on the teachers'
absence. To achieve the objectives of the study, a questionnaire of
(75) items was developed. The items were divided into six domains.
The sample of this study consisted of (660) male and female teachers
from different regions in Oman. The data were statistically analyzed
by using means and standard deviations, Pearson correlation, and
Multivariate. The results indicated that the most important reasons of
teachers' absenteeism were lack of job satisfaction followed by
weakness of teachers' preparation programs, the inefficiency of school
facilities, vagueness in rules and regulations related to the profession,
and the social, family and health conditions. The results also showed
that there were differences related to gender in favour of males and to
the profession experience in favour of smaller number of years
experience. There were also statistically significant differences
attributed to the social status in favour of males, bachelor degree
holders and those who live outside their home region.