Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies

A Phenomenological Study of Self-Regulation Among Employees in Deputy Department Head Positions Who Exhibit Turnover Intentions

Suryadi Suryadi (International Open University, Indonesia)
Yudistira Fauzi Indrawan (International Open University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine self-regulation in employees holding deputy department heads who have intentions to quit their jobs. Self-regulation is an individual's ability to control their thoughts, feelings, and behavior through internal processes, so they can achieve desired goals. Meanwhile, intention to quit is a psychological concept that describes an employee's intention to leave their job voluntarily. This study used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The participants were two individuals who had worked for 10-25 years. The research location was Bekasi City. Data analysis used interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The analysis results for both respondents showed different factors causing turnover intention. Respondent 1 had a significant influence on workload, while respondent 2 was more influenced by career path. Self-regulation aspects included job satisfaction, organizational commitment, work stress, self-development, and perceptions of alternatives. Respondent 1's most prominent aspect was workload. Respondent 2's most prominent aspect was self-development or career path in influencing turnover intention. Both respondents underwent several self-regulation processes, including self-observation, judgment, and self-response. Based on these analysis results, it can be concluded that both respondents were able to self-regulate.

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edv

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Aerospace Engineering Computer Science & IT Health Professions Neuroscience Social Sciences

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Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to multidiciplinary fields. The journal is published monthly by Green Publisher Indonesia. Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that ...