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Perceived Overqualification, Professional Identity, and Turnover Intention: The Moderating Effect of the Emphasis on Reputation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aims to explore the relationship between overqualification and turnover intention. Besides, the mediating effects of professional identity between the two dimensions of perceived overqualification and turnover intention are investigated. In addition, the study explores whether the emphasis on one's reputation has a moderating effect. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire. The sample size was 278 with a valid response rate of 85%. The study's results indicated that perceived overqualification and work mismatch are negatively correlated with workers’ turnover intention. Professional identity has a mediating effect between perceived overqualification and turnover intention. The emphasis on one's reputation has a moderating effect that strengthens the relationship between professional identification and turnover intention. The results address the research gap regarding perceived overqualification and may serve as a reference for subsequent studies on the identification and social orientation of workers.

Source: The Career Development Quarterly

DOI: 10.1002/cdq.70007

Authors: Feng‐Hsia Kao, Po‐Sheng Wang

Institution: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Science and Technology Council