THE IMPACT OF TEACHER COMMITMENT ON STUDENTS' SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DURING ADOLESCENCE
Keywords:
Teacher Commitment, Adolescent Social Development, Secondary Education, Cross-Sectional Survey, Educational Policy, Teacher Training, Structural Equation Modeling, School EnvironmentAbstract
The role of teachers extends beyond the traditional imparting of knowledge; they
significantly influence the holistic development of students. At the secondary level, students
undergo considerable cognitive and emotional growth, making the role of committed teachers
crucial. This research explores the impact of teacher commitment on the social development of
adolescents, a critical aspect for their integration and adjustment in society. Employing a crosssectional survey design, data were collected from 1000 secondary school teachers and 1000 10thgrade students across 108 high schools in Punjab, Pakistan. The study utilized validated scales to
measure teacher commitment and student social development, and the Organizational Health
Tool to assess the school environment. Data analysis included tests for normality, correlation
analysis, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. The findings reveal a significant
positive correlation between teacher commitment and student social development, highlighting
the essential role of dedicated teachers in fostering social skills, relationships, and emotional
well-being among adolescents. These results underscore the importance of promoting teacher
commitment through educational policies and training programs to enhance student outcomes
and support their holistic development
