This study explored the construct of longevity for education deans and the perceived impact that endurance in the role exerts on the welfare of schools and colleges of education. Some 181 standing education deans who had served for five or more years responded to a 12-item online survey that probed their perspectives on the professional and personal benefits of their longevity, the influence on their institutions, factors contributing to or jeopardizing their time in office, and the optimal term to stay in the position. From the qualitative analyses, a multi-faceted conceptualization, job satisfaction, emerged as the main reason education deans remained in their roles. This emerged as a result of the perceived support they have to effect and sustain change, and of feeling entrusted to provide effective leadership and continuity for their various constituencies, while enjoying their camaraderie. Noteworthy impediments to longevity and advice for new deans were also revealed.

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教育院长对其长寿因素的看法

本研究探讨了教育院长长寿的构想，以及持久性对学校和教育学院福利的影响。大约 181 名任职五年或以上的常任教育院长回答了一项包含 12 项的在线调查，该调查探讨了他们对长寿的职业和个人利益、对他们所在机构的影响、影响或危及他们在职时间的因素的看法，以及留在该位置的最佳期限。从定性分析来看，一个多方面的概念，即工作满意度，成为教育院长保留其角色的主要原因。这是因为他们必须支持和维持变革，并且感到被委托为他们的各个选区提供有效的领导和连续性，同时享受他们的友情。还揭示了对新院长的长寿和建议的值得注意的障碍。