Leadership Barriers and Their Impact on Women's Turnover Intention in the Event Industry: Examining Psychological Well-Being and Job Stress

This study investigates the impact of leadership barriers on turnover intentions among female employees in the event industry, exploring the mediating roles of psychological well-being and job stress. Despite comprising the majority of the workforce, women face persistent barriers that hinder their career advancement in events. Using a female-only sample of 277 respondents, the study employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the relationships between leadership barriers, psychological outcomes, and turnover intention. Findings indicate that increased leadership barriers are significantly associated with reduced psychological well-being, heightened job stress, and greater turnover intentions. Psychological well-being and job stress were also identified as mediators in these relationships. This research contributes to events management literature by addressing gender-specific challenges in the workplace and provides actionable insights for organizations to mitigate these barriers, fostering equitable leadership opportunities and reducing turnover among women in the industry.