Factors Influencing Turnover Intentions of Generation MZ Seafarers

The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate the factors that influence the turnover intention of Generation MZ seafarers.To achieve the research objectives, this study identified variables that can theoretically predict the turnover intention of Generation MZ seafarers and developed hypotheses for each variable.The hypothesis was empirically tested through a sample survey and analysis of 463 respondents in the shipping industry.The main findings of the study were as follows.First, there were five variables that had a significant impact on turnover intention: worklife balance, relationships, organizational culture, work environment, and personal growth and development.On the other hand, salary and benefits, working conditions, support and consideration, and performance reward systems had no effect on turnover intention.Second, in the individual controlled variables, job function and position are statistically significant for turnover intention.Gender, marital status, and education did not have a significant effect on turnover intention.Third, the variables that had a significant effect on the turnover intention of MZ generation seafarers were relatively diverse.This suggests that various factors should be considered comprehensively to reduce turnover intention.Fourth, the turnover intention of Generation MZ seafarers was mainly influenced by non-monetary factors and workplace environmental factors.This suggests that the turnover of Generation MZ seafarers is not simply a matter of salary or welfare treatment and that the causes of turnover are different from those of the older generation.Therefore, this study suggests that the MZ generation has emerged in the seafarer profession and has begun to change the way they view the profession.It also pointed out the need for the shipping industry and society to pay attention to the turnover of young seafarers.