RT Journal Article
T1 Analyzing the impact of work meaningfulness on turnover intentions and job satisfaction: A self-determination theory perspective
A1 Wandycz, J
A1 Roldan, J. L
A1 López Cabrales, Álvaro
K1 Work meaningfulness
K1 Self-determination theory
K1 Turnover intentions
K1 Job satisfaction
K1 Knowledge workers
AB While employees actively seek out workplaces that offer meaningful work experiences, the concept of meaningful work remains notably underexplored within the turnover literature. The present study addresses this gap by examining the role of work meaningfulness among knowledge workers and its direct and indirect effects on turnover intentions and job satisfaction through the lens of self-determination theory. Our findings show significant effects on turnover intentions and job satisfaction, with work meaningfulness emerging as a stronger predictor of job satisfaction, while still contributing to reducing turnover intentions. Most extant literature focuses on sources and ways to enhance work meaningfulness. We contribute to more recent research on its relationship with its outcomes especially the link with turnover intentions, offering insight into a relationship that has produced few, but conflicting,results.
PB Cambridge University Press
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10433/21825
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10433/21825
LA en
NO Journal of Management & Organization (Early View), p 1-24
NO Dataset en:https://hdl.handle.net/10433/21855
NO Departamento de Organización de Empresas y Marketing
DS RIO
RD May 22, 2026