Psychological Capital and the Theory of Planned Behavior: Predicting Employee Turnover Intention in Region 7, Philippines

Abstract

To understand why employees, resign, this study examines the relationship between psychological capital (an individual's positive psychological resources) and turnover intention (the likelihood of leaving a job) using the Theory of Planned Behavior (which suggests that intentions are influenced by attitudes, social norms, and perceived control). The study surveys 438 employees from various industries in Region 7, Philippines, and analyzes the data using statistical techniques. The results show that psychological capital is only directly related to subjective norms (social pressure to leave or stay). However, the study finds that employees with low psychological capital are more likely to consider the opinions of others when deciding whether to leave their jobs. This suggests that individuals with low levels of hope, resilience, optimism, and self-efficacy may be more easily swayed by social pressures.