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Abstract A national survey database was used to examine the effects of professional support on teachers' commitment to the teaching profession. Principal leadership/support influenced teachers' professional commitment directly and also indirectly through peer support. The largest direct effect on teachers' professional commitment was from peer support. These findings indicate the importance of principals' leadership in enhancing teachers' commitment and the effect principals can have on teachers' collegial relationships. Ideas for enhancing teachers' commitment to the teaching profession are suggested.
Singh et al. (Sun,) studied this question.