| Title: EFFECT OF TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES ON RETIREMENT PREPAREDNESS: A CASE OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA |
| Author: Faith Potishoi Makallah, Kinanga Robert and Kisirkoi Samson |
| Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of teachers, attitude on retirement preparedness in public primary school teachers’ in Narok county. The specific objective was to establish the effect of teachers’ attitudes towards planning on retirement preparedness of public primary school teachers in Narok county. The study adopted the theory of planned behaviour. The research methodology comprised of an explanatory research design, a target population of 375 public primary school teachers in Narok county and a sample of 148 teachers that were involved in the study. The study adopted a simple random sampling technique and questionnaires for data collection. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study established that the attitude to Planning was positively correlated with retirement preparedness (r=.38, p<.001) with a regression coefficient (β=.128, p=.020). this implies that a proactive, organized mindset plays a notable role in fostering retirement readiness. The study findings bridged the gap between general financial advice and the specific needs of Narok county’s teachers. Findings from the study emphasize the influence of attitudes on retirement outcomes, particularly highlighting that public primary school teachers are often unprepared for retirement due to these attitudinal factors. This insight allows policymakers to devise strategic interventions such as training programs, awareness campaigns, and retirement counseling aimed at bridging these preparation gaps. Additionally, these findings suggest that adjustments to pension schemes or incentives should be made to encourage more proactive retirement planning among educators. |
| Keywords: Attitudes towards planning, primary school teachers, retirement preparedness |
| DOI: https://doi.org/10.38193/IJRCMS.2025.7627 |
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| Date of Publication: 10-12-2025 |
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| Published Vol & Issue: Volume 7 Issue 6 Nov-Dec 2025 |