Journal of the Community Development in Asia
Vol 8, No 2 (2025): May 2025

The Moderating Role of Transformational Leadership in Managing Turnover Intention Among Generation Z Employees in Surabaya

Ferdinan, Bernardus Aris (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine turnover intention among Generation Z employees in Surabaya, Indonesia. The sample consisted of 212 non-managerial employees. Data were collected through an online survey using Google Forms and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via SmartPLS software. The results revealed that workplace incivility has a positive and significant effect on burnout; workplace incivility also has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention; burnout positively and significantly influences turnover intention; burnout mediates the relationship between workplace incivility and turnover intention; and transformational leadership moderates the relationship between workplace incivility and burnout.The practical implication of this study emphasizes the importance of leadership in fostering a positive communication culture, building rapport among employees, being proactive in conflict resolution, and taking firm action against inappropriate workplace behavior. Theoretically, the findings contribute to a deeper empirical understanding of the moderating role of transformational leadership. Leadership has been shown to act as a psychological buffer but may not entirely resolve psychological distress experienced by employees.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCDA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

JCDA aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles. The journal also accepts articles with data taken from reflections as well as experiences (qualitative research) relevant to community development in Asia. As it explores the community development broadly, the ...