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Impact of Informal Organizational Support on Female Employee Turnover Intention: An Empirical Study in Yemen

Ghamdan Abdulkader*, Rakesh Krishnan M** and Maeen Hamam***

DOI: https://10.62206/sajm.31.4.2024.31-52

PUBLISHED :13 FEB 2025

Abstract

This research aims to deepen our understanding of how support from supervisors and colleagues influences Work-family Conflict (WFC) and subsequently affects the intentions of females to leave their current jobs. Data were collected using the convenience sample method by administering a questionnaire to female instructors in the private school sector of Sana’a, Yemen, in order to investigate the prevalence of WFC among women instructors. PLS path modeling and confirmatory factor analysis were employed to analyze the collected data using SPSS 23 and PLS4 software. The results indicate that supervisors’ support does not significantly influence the resolution of WFC, while colleagues’ support has a notably negative effect on WFC. It was also discovered that employees’ turnover-intentions are positively correlated with WFC. This investigation provides a WFC model that may be implemented in subsequent investigations. The research also enhances the methodology of previous studies by evaluating the direct and indirect effects of the constructs on female employees. This investigation is a valuable supplement to the existing literature.

Key Words

Employees’ turnover intentions, Female employees, Informal organizational support, Work-family conflict, Yemen

Author Biography

Ghamdan Abdulkader*
Researcher, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India. Occupation: HR Assistant Manager, Yemen Customs Authority, Yemen. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Rakesh Krishnan M**
Associate Professor, School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, India. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Maeen Hamam***
Researcher, School of Business and Arts, University of Suffolk, UK. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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