Validation of the Organizational Health Model in Primary Schools of Babil Province, Iraq

Abstract

This study aimed to validate the organizational health model in primary schools of Babil Province, Iraq. The research is quantitative-descriptive in terms of data collection methods and applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population included all principals of primary schools in Babil Province, Iraq. Accordingly, the sample size was determined to be 380 individuals, based on the Morgan and Krejcie table. The sampling method used was random sampling. To collect data, the standard Organizational Health Questionnaire developed by Hoy and Feldman (1996) and a researcher-designed questionnaire were employed. Cronbach's alpha was used to calculate reliability, which yielded a value of 0.90. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling with the help of AMOS and PLS software. The results indicated that normative variables, with a path coefficient of 0.240, have an approximately 24% direct and positive effect on the organizational health of primary schools in Babil Province, Iraq. This means that higher levels of normative variables correspond to improved organizational health in these schools, and vice versa. Behavioral variables, with a path coefficient of 0.650, have an approximately 65% direct and positive effect on the organizational health of primary schools in Babil Province, Iraq. This indicates that higher levels of behavioral variables lead to an increase in organizational health.