Turizm Akademisyenlerinin Sessiz İstifa Davranışı (Quiet Quitting Behavior of Tourism Academics)
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https://doi.org/10.21325/jotags.2025.1616Keywords:
Tourism, Academic staff, Quiet quitting, Higher educationAbstract
The primary objective of this study is to determine the level of quiet quitting behavior among tourism academics in Türkiye and to examine the underlying reasons for these tendencies. A mixed-methods approach was employed in the research. In the quantitative phase, data were collected from 259 academics using the quiet quitting scale developed by Karrani et al. (2023). Participants were selected through a convenience sampling method among academics working in associate and undergraduate tourism-related programs in Türkiye. The data were evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale, arithmetic means were calculated, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted. In the qualitative phase, in-depth interviews were held with eight Assistants holding a Ph.D. and three Assistants. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method, and the interview data were analyzed through content analysis techniques. The main findings reveal that the Assistants holding a Ph.D. group is the most prone to quiet quitting tendencies due to career uncertainty, lack of job security, and heavy workloads. Furthermore, the absence of supportive leadership, work-life imbalance, burnout, lack of appreciation, and the intensity of institutional demands were identified as key factors contributing to quiet quitting. The results of the study suggest that to reduce quiet quitting among tourism academics, it is essential to develop staffing policies, provide leadership support, and implement work-life balance strategies.
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