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Based on reasearch involving a sample of 180 school teachers, the determinants and process associated with the intention to change careers was examined using path analysis on data from public school teachers. Overall, the empirical analysis provided support for the model and its causal ordering. However, lack-of-fit components suggested that a more complex model with additional paths might be more appropriate. Implications of the findmgs for research are discussed.The intention to change careers has received very little research attention. In fact, our search of the literature found only two studies that specifically examined it, and neither one did so in a comprehensive manner (Parker, 1982;Schneider, 1976). Thus, at this time, we have limited theoretical understanding of the factors affecting the intention to change careers. Therefore, this study examined the determinants and process of the intention to change careers. Addressing the need for comprehensive studies, we considered organizational, environmental, and personal factors associated with the career change decision.Studying the intention to change careers is also important for pragmatic reasons. Using Fishbein and Ajzen's (1975) theory of reasoned action, we would expect intentions to change careers to be the imSusan R. Rhodes and Mildred M , Doering are associate professors in the

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