Exploring the Interplay between Occupational Stress and Employee Turnover Intentions: Mediating Role of Organizational
Commitment

Mohd Abass Bhat; Shagufta Tariq Khan; Riyaz Ahmad Rainayee

doi:https://doi.org/10.51768/dbr.v25i1.251202402

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Exploring the Interplay between Occupational Stress and Employee Turnover Intentions: Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment

Mohd Abass Bhat, Shagufta Tariq Khan, Riyaz Ahmad Rainayee

Vol 25 , Issue 1 , January - June 2024 | Pages: 13-29 | Research Paper

https://doi.org/10.51768/dbr.v25i1.251202402

Published Online: June 01, 2024

Author Details ( * ) denotes Corresponding author

1. * Mohd Abass Bhat, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Studies, College of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman (abass.ashoort.bhat788@gmail.com)

2. Shagufta Tariq Khan, Assistant Professor, Department of Logistics, Tourism and Service Management, German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech),, Muscat, Oman

3. Riyaz Ahmad Rainayee, Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

Purpose: The main aim of this research is to examine the relationship between Occupational Stress (OS) and Turnover Intentions (TI) of employees, with a specific focus on assessing the potential mediating influence of Organizational Commitment (OC). Design/Methodology/Approach: A randomized technique was employed to select a sample of 628 private school instructors from J&K, India. The data was obtained using a meticulously designed questionnaire. The study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate the causal linkages among OS, TI, and OC. Findings: The study revealed that occupational stressors adversely impacted employees’ psychological well-being, leading to heightened TI. However, OC acted as a mitigating factor against actual turnover by fostering positive sentiments among employees towards their respective organizations. Research Limitations: The study’s findings are limited to the context of private school instructors in J&K, India, and may not be generalizable to other industries or regions. In addition, the cross-sectional design of the data precludes the establishment of causal relationships with absolute certainty. Managerial Application: Organizations should prioritize strategies to reduce OS among employees to mitigate turnover intentions. Fostering OC through supportive work environments and recognition can serve as a valuable tool in retaining employees. Originality/Value: This study stands out by focusing on the interplay of OS and OC, and TI among private school instructors in Jammu and Kashmir, India. By addressing this specific context, the research offers novel insights into organizational behavior within a unique socio-cultural and geopolitical landscape. This targeted approach fills a crucial gap in the literature and provides valuable implications for HRM practices in the education sector.

Keywords

Occupational stress, employee turnover intention, organizational commitment, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)