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Should I stay or should I go? The antecedents of turnover intention among police personnel

Should I stay or should I go? The antecedents of turnover intention among police personnel This study aims to explore the antecedents that may lead to turnover intentions among police personnel in the United Arab Emirates.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from police personnel (n = 176) through a questionnaire survey, and structural equation modeling was used to test the relationships.FindingsThe findings revealed that the work-family conflict and job autonomy significantly correlate with turnover intentions. Alternatively, perceived organizational support does not predict turnover intentions.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is limited by the study’s subjective assessment of police personnel turnover intentions through self-reported questionnaires. It provides implications for policymakers, organizational behavioral experts and those interested in formulating effective strategies to reduce turnover among police personnel.Originality/valueThis study offers a novel context as it assesses police personnel in an emerging Middle Eastern country. It provides insights to policymakers and academia concerning the factors strongly linked with police personnel turnover intentions and will help them formulate strategies for improving personnel satisfaction and advancing relationships between police and the community. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Safer Communities Emerald Publishing

Should I stay or should I go? The antecedents of turnover intention among police personnel

Safer Communities , Volume 19 (1): 14 – Feb 14, 2020

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
1757-8043
DOI
10.1108/sc-05-2019-0013
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Abstract

This study aims to explore the antecedents that may lead to turnover intentions among police personnel in the United Arab Emirates.Design/methodology/approachThe data were collected from police personnel (n = 176) through a questionnaire survey, and structural equation modeling was used to test the relationships.FindingsThe findings revealed that the work-family conflict and job autonomy significantly correlate with turnover intentions. Alternatively, perceived organizational support does not predict turnover intentions.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is limited by the study’s subjective assessment of police personnel turnover intentions through self-reported questionnaires. It provides implications for policymakers, organizational behavioral experts and those interested in formulating effective strategies to reduce turnover among police personnel.Originality/valueThis study offers a novel context as it assesses police personnel in an emerging Middle Eastern country. It provides insights to policymakers and academia concerning the factors strongly linked with police personnel turnover intentions and will help them formulate strategies for improving personnel satisfaction and advancing relationships between police and the community.

Journal

Safer CommunitiesEmerald Publishing

Published: Feb 14, 2020

Keywords: Turnover intention; Work-family conflict; Police personnel; Job autonomy; Perceived organizational support; United Arab Emirates

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