Contractual relations between employers and employees in an HEI: individual and organisational outcomes
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between employees’ experiences
of contractual relations and job satisfaction, flourishing and turnover intention in a
higher education institution (HEI). A cross-sectional survey design was used with 300
academic and support staff members. The State of the Employment and Psychological
Contract Scales, Violation of Psychological Contract Scale, Job Satisfaction Scale,
Mental Health Continuum -- Short Form and Intention to Quit Scale were administered.
The results showed that psychological contract violation, job dissatisfaction and low
flourishing (emotional, psychological and social well-being) directly impact turnover
intention. Lack of psychological contract fulfilment indirectly and negatively impact job
satisfaction and flourishing via psychological contract violation. Psychological contract
violation indirectly impacts turnover intention via job dissatisfaction and low flourishing
of employees in an HEI. The results confirmed the importance of psychological contract
fulfilment and non-violation for the job satisfaction, flourishing and retention of staff in
HEIs
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