The target population of the study consisted of 735 branch teachers in a total of 34 secondary schools under the Ministry of National Education, in the province of Siirt during the 2010-2011academic year. Valid data was obtained from approximately 67% (n: 490) of the target population. In order to obtain more reliable data a sample questionnaire was
not developed. 34.7% of the teachers participating in the research were women and 65.3% were men. 59% of teachers were married, 41% were single. When the distribution regarding profession rank variable was analyzed, the number of teachers with 1-5 years of service (45.3%) and 6-10 year length of service (34.7%) were both is higher than other groups. The proportion of teachers with 11-15 year service was 9.4%, those with 16-20 year was 4.8%
and those with 21years and above was 5.8%.