A role for equity theory in the turnover process: An empirical test

Authors
Griffeth, RW Gaertner, S
Citation
Rw. Griffeth et S. Gaertner, A role for equity theory in the turnover process: An empirical test, J APPL SO P, 31(5), 2001, pp. 1017-1037
Citations number
88
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
ISSN journal
00219029 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1017 - 1037
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9029(200105)31:5<1017:ARFETI>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the role of equity theory i n the context of the contemporary turnover process. A model was developed a nd tested with 192 hospital employees using structural equation modeling (S EM), which placed satisfaction and intention to quit as mediators of employ ee turnover. The results strongly support the present model, but also sugge st a role for other mediators. some of which are suggested for future resea rch.