Impact of Toxic Work Environment on Quiet Quitting with Psychological Capital Mediation
Published: 2024
Author(s) Name: Hazratgul Mohammadi, Heidar Ahmadi, Ebrahim Rajabpour |
Author(s) Affiliation: School of Business and Economics, Persian Gulf University, Iran.
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Abstract
Present studies on quiet quitting mostly concentrate on ethical aspects of the phenomenon, whether constructive or destructive behaviour. This study, however, took a different approach by looking at the phenomenon’s potential source. The study aimed to evaluate the impact of perceived toxic work environment on quiet quitting with psychological capital (PC) mediation. The study employed partial least square structural equation modeling and SPSS for data analysis based on 171 faculty members from Persian Gulf University. The results demonstrated a significant positive impact of toxic work environment on quiet quitting, and PC role in exacerbating the adverse effect of workplace toxicity. Findings revealed that more than 50 per cent of quiet quitting is caused by toxic work environment and PC in its direct impact reduces quiet quitting, however amplifies the negative consequences as a mediator. This study contributes to being among the earliest to investigate the determinants of quiet quitting.
Keywords: Quiet Quitting, Psychological Capital, Toxic Work Environment, Persian Gulf University
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