Understanding Job Attrition Behaviour: The Role of Psycho-Social Determinants
Abstract: This study examines the psychological and social factors influencing job attrition behaviour using the Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior (DTPB) and personality interaction frameworks. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with N = 620 employees across diverse sectors. Standardized scales measured attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, turnover intentions, and job attrition behaviour. Reliability analyses demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's ? = 0.86-0.92 across constructs). Correlation analyses revealed significant associations between psychological and social predictors and attrition behaviour (r = .42-.61, p 2 = .46). Moderation analyses indicated that conscientiousness and neuroticism influenced the strength of the relationship between turnover intention and attrition behaviour. Group comparisons showed higher attrition intentions among younger employees, males, and private-sector workers. The findings highlight the importance of addressing workplace culture, peer influence, and psychological perceptions of control in designing retention strategies. This study contributes to organizational psychology by validating a DTPB-based framework for attrition research in the Indian workforce.
Keywords: job attrition, turnover behaviour, psychosocial factors, DTPB, workplace culture, personality traits, employee retention, organizational psychology
How to Cite?: Dr. B. Pradeep Kumar Anand, Pattapusetti Srinivasa Rao, "Understanding Job Attrition Behaviour: The Role of Psycho-Social Determinants", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1102-1104, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25830194030, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25830194030