TAZKIYA JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): TAZKIYA Journal of Psychology

To Stay or to Leave? How Ethical Climates and Leadership Styles Influence Gen Z Turnover Intention

Salendu, Alice (Unknown)
Nadia, Shofi (Unknown)
Nabila, Safira Hanun (Unknown)
Putri, Safira Dwi Tyas (Unknown)
Pahlawan, Aditya Wira (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

Generation Z values inclusive and supportive workplaces but often exhibits high turnover intention. This study examines how transformational and servant leadership influence turnover intention among Gen Z employees in Indonesia, with caring and self-interest ethical climates as mediators. A cross-sectional survey of 314 Gen Z employees was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). Results show that caring ethical climate did not significantly relate to turnover intention or mediate the leadership–turnover link. In contrast, self-interest ethical climate showed a strong positive relationship with turnover intention and served as a significant mediator. These findings indicate that servant leadership is more effective than transformational leadership in reducing Gen Z turnover intention by diminishing self-interest ethical climate, while caring ethical climate may have limited relevance across generations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tazkiya

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

TAZKIYA Journal of Psychology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta (UIN). It aims to facilitate interaction, discussion, and further the advancement of ideas among Indonesian psychological scientists and to ...