Impact of physical distance and psychological distress on job turnover intention among front-line health workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Haque, A. K. M. Ahasanul and Tarofder, Arun Kumar and ., Noor Hazilah and ., Farzana Yasmin and Rehman, Shabina and Sarker, Md Atiqur Rahman and Kabir, Sardar Md Humayun (2021) Impact of physical distance and psychological distress on job turnover intention among front-line health workers during COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Education for Business, 96 (8). pp. 1-15. ISSN 0883-2323 E-ISSN 1940-3356

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Abstract

COVID-19 pandemic compels strict isolation to avoid the spread of Coronavirus. Physical distance with COVID-19 patients is undeniable for font-line health workers. This physical proximity of doctors and nurses at hospital affects their mental health and generating psychological distress. They sacrifice their social life and keeping themselves isolated due to their regular contact with COVID-19 patients. This causes high rate of depression, anxiety and stress. Therefore, this study aims to identify the effect of physical distancing and psychological distress on job turnover intention among the front line health workers. This study is applying Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) to understand this relationship. Data has been collected between March and April 2021 through structured questionnaire from doctors, nurses and hospital staffs who are managing COVID-19 patients at hospitals. This research has discovered that as front-line health workers' fear of COVID-19 grows, so does their relational anxiety, as well as their organizational and technical turnover intentions. Therefore, there is a need of psychological assistance and increasing capacity building for the front-line workers. This study includes only two variables to understand job turnover intention. For more insights and understanding of the experience in the light of COVID-19, further study can be done by including other factors like institutional support, policy implementation and social dilemma.

Item Type:	Article (Letter)
Additional Information:	5056/94797
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Physical Distance, Psychological Distress, Job Turnover Intention, Front-Line Health Workers, COVID-19
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr Ahasanul Haque
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2021 15:13
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2021 15:13
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/94797

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