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The Quiet Quitting Scale: A Scale Development Study Analyzing White-Collar Employees' Quiet Quitting Behavior within the Turkish Cultural context
Abstract
In recent years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, the phenomenon of quiet quitting has become widespread among white-collar employees. This behavior is characterized by employees adhering strictly to their job descriptions, avoiding extra effort, and psychologically distancing themselves from their work. The primary aim of this study is to develop a valid and reliable scale to measure quiet quitting behavior. During the research process, a comprehensive literature review was first conducted to identify the dimensions of quiet quitting and potential scale items. Subsequently, a preliminary item pool was created based on expert feedback. Analyses were performed on data collected online from 263 white-collar employees using convenience sampling. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, item-total correlations, and Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients were employed to validate the scale. The findings demonstrated that the seven-item, unidimensional "Quiet Quitting Scale" is a valid and reliable measurement tool. The Quiet Quitting Scale makes a significant conceptual and methodological contribution to the organizational behavior and human resource management literature. Additionally, it serves as a practical instrument for identifying employees who are emotionally and behaviorally disengaged. This can help organizations develop strategies to mitigate potential productivity losses.
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This paper complies with Research and Publication Ethics, has no conflict of interest to declare, and has received no financial support. The article has been checked for spelling and plagiarism/similarity. The article was evaluated by "at least two external referees" and "double blinding" method. The author sent a signed "Copyright Transfer Form" to the journal. There is no need to obtain ethical permission for the current study as per the legislation. The "Declaration Form Regarding No Ethics Permission Required" was sent to the journal by the authors on this subject. The author contributed to all sections and stages of the study alone.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Human Resources Management , Industrial Organisation
Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
May 28, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 24, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 8 Number: 2