A mixed-methods investigation of work identity in waiting staff, and its impact on turnover intention
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Jerez Jerez, M., Foroudi, P. and Melewar, T. 2022. A mixed-methods investigation of work identity in waiting staff, and its impact on turnover intention. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism. 25 (3), pp. 570-595. https://doi.org/10.1080/1528008x.2022.2135158
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | A mixed-methods investigation of work identity in waiting staff, and its impact on turnover intention |
| Authors | Jerez Jerez, M., Foroudi, P. and Melewar, T. |
| Abstract | This study set out to explore the factors which influence work identity construction and turnover intention in waiters. A mixed-methods approach was used. We first conducted a qualitative study into waiters’ work identity, followed by a quantitative survey. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for analysis. Ability to act ‘authentically’ in the workplace, and relations with intra-group members, emerged as factors that influence work identity construction. An impact of work identity on turnover intention was confirmed. The findings have implications for strategies that could enhance work identity construction amongst waiters and tackle problematic levels of turnover in the industry. |
| Keywords | Waiters; authenticity; work identity; intra-groups; interference; turnover intention |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 8 Decent work and economic growth |
| Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
| Journal | Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality and Tourism |
| ISSN | 1528-008X |
| Electronic | 1528-0098 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 29 Oct 2022 |
| 03 May 2024 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submitted | 03 Mar 2022 |
| Accepted | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Output status | Published |
| Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Open |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/1528008x.2022.2135158 |
| Language | English |
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