| Abstrakt: |
This study examined the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intentions of police officers in rural communities in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria with the specific objectives of ascertaining the levels of job satisfaction and turnover intentions, the relationship between the levels of job satisfaction and turnover intention, and the gender differences in the levels of job satisfaction and turnover intentions, using descriptive survey research design with quantitative approach. The study also utilized multi-stage sampling design. First, three divisional police headquarters were purposively selected in the study area. Second, nine police posts were purposively chosen from the divisional police headquarters selected. Third, one hundred and seventeen respondents were chosen from the selected police posts using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire and the data collected were processed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22, and statistically analysed using frequencies, percentage and weighted mean while Pearson product correlation and Levene's independent t-test for equality of variance were used to test the study hypotheses. The results of the study show that respondents in the sampled area had low level of job satisfaction and high turnover intentions; these were however influenced by combination of factors such as poor compensation package (including salary and fringe benefits), work overload, irregular promotion and career advancement. Based on these findings, the study concludes with recommendations application of which will not only help the police organisation to reduce job dissatisfaction and turnover intentions among its personnel in the rural areas but also serve as the organisation personnel retention strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
