The Influence of Occupational Self-Efficacy on Job Hopping in Generation Z: Mediated by Job Insecurity and Moderated by Perceived Alternative Job Opportunities

Abstract

This study aims to examine the indirect effect of occupational self-efficacy on job hopping in Generation Z employees, the mediating role of job insecurity (cognitive and affective model) and moderation role of perceived job alternative opportunities in this relationship. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method involving 90 Generation Z employees who work in BPO. Data were analyzed using linear regression test, VAF test for mediation effect and MRA test for moderation effect. The results showed that occupational self-efficacy affects job hopping in Generation Z employees through job insecurity partially. In addition, perceived job alternative opportunities were shown to strengthen the relationship between affective job insecurity and job hopping, but not moderated the relationship between cognitive job insecurity and job hopping. It is important for organizations to provide a sense of security to Generation Z employees to reduce job hopping behavior, as well as pay attention to the moderating role of perceived alternative job opportunities.

Keywords: Generation Z; job hopping; occupational self-efficacy; job insecurity; perceived alternative job opportunities.