title: The curvilinear effect of work engagement on employees' turnover intentions.
abstract: Numerous studies have shown the positive consequences of work engagement for both organisations and employees experiencing it. For instance, research has demonstrated that work-engaged employees have lower levels of turnover intentions than non-engaged employees. However, in this research, we examined whether there is a dark side of work engagement. More precisely, we investigated whether the relationship between work engagement and employees' turnover intentions might be non-linear. Based on two different samples, our results indicated that the relationship between work engagement and employees' turnover intentions is curvilinear. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Université catholique de Louvain, Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
authors.forename: Gaëtane
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Caesens
authors.affiliation: Université catholique de Louvain, Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
authors.forename: Florence
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Stinglhamber
authors.affiliation: Université catholique de Louvain, Psychological Sciences Research Institute, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
authors.forename: Virginie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Marmier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001530:Belgium; D004651:Employment; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Curvilinear effect; Turnover intentions; Work engagement