Explaining Turnover Intention in State Government: Examining the Roles of Gender, Life Cycle and Loyalty

Abstract

To understand the intent of state employees to leave their jobs, this paper looks at life-cycle, gender and loyalty. The authors find that age, experience, and geographical preference coupled with economic and family constraints temper job-change decisions. Contrary to other results, women are less likely to say they intend to quit their positions. Organizational loyalty and sense of empowerment help predict turnover intention.