Open AccessWorkplace Bullying and Turnover Intention. The Role of Protective versus Vulnerable Personality Factors
Author(s) -
Andreea Butucescu,
Miruna Mutu,
Dragoș Iliescu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
psihologia resurselor umane
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.144
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2392-8077
pISSN - 1583-7327
DOI - 10.24837/pru.v18i2.476
Subject(s) - agreeableness , conscientiousness , extraversion and introversion , psychology , openness to experience , big five personality traits , neuroticism , personality , social psychology , moderation , turnover intention , hierarchical structure of the big five , workplace bullying , organizational commitment
This study investigates the vulnerability/protection effects of the Big Five personality traits (extraversion, openness, agreeability, conscientiousness, neuroticism) on the relationship between bullying and turnover intention. Specifically, based on the assumption of Vulnerability-Stress Model we propose that bullying will predict turnover intention and that this relationship will increase or decrease in accordance with one’s level of certain personality traits. We collected a Convenience sample of 460 employees. Results of the moderation analysis suggests that bullied employees, as an attempt to coping are more inclined to turnover intentions, as preceded suggested by literature. Furthermore, out of all 5 factors, solely extraversion and agreeableness acts like a protective factor.