MODERATING EFFECT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB STRESS AND TURNOVER INTENTION

Abstract

 This study examines how psychological empowerment moderates the relationship between job stress and turnover intention among nurses in public hospitals in Katsina metropolis. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, and data were collected from 327 nurses using a simple random sampling technique and self-administered questionnaires. Findings indicate that job stress significantly influences turnover intention. Psychological empowerment also has a significant effect on turnover intention and moderates the relationship between job stress and turnover intention. Based on the findings, the study concludes that enhancing psychological empowerment can reduce the negative impact of job stress on nurses’ intention to leave. It is recommended that the managements of hospitals should implement empowerment-based interventions, provide supportive work environments and promote participatory decision-making to retain skilled nursing staff