Exploring the Impact of Despotic Leadership on Job Quitting Intention: The Mediating Role of Work-Family Conflict

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of despotic leadership on job quitting intention within the healthcare sector, with work-family conflict serving as a mediating variable. By examining the dynamics of despotic leadership, the study explores how such leadership behaviors contribute to an increased likelihood of job quitting intention through the exacerbation of work-family conflict. The data, collected from 350 nurses working in healthcare environments, reveals that despotic leadership significantly influences job quitting intention, with work-family conflict acting as a crucial intermediary in this relationship. These findings underscore the importance of leadership styles in shaping employee retention and offer practical recommendations for healthcare organizations to address leadership-related issues and implement strategies to mitigate work-family conflict, ultimately improving employee satisfaction and retention.

Keywords: Despotic Leadership, Work-Family Conflict, Job Quitting Intention, Healthcare, Mediating Role

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18390593