The relationship between quiet quitting and turnover intention in nurses: A systematic review and meta- analysis

Although some recent research has shown a positive association between quiet quitting and turnover intention among nurses, a thorough systematic review on this topic has yet to be conducted. Addressing the gaps in this area will provide a clearer understanding of the dynamics influencing nurses' turnover intentions and shed light on the development of future preventive strategies. This meta-analytic review aimed to integrate and critically assess the relationship between quiet quitting and turnover intention among nurses. All studies had a cross-sectional design and were conducted from 2023 onwards. A comprehensive search of six databases, including ScienceDirect, Medline, JSTOR, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science, was conducted to gather empirical studies for this meta-analytic research. The results indicated a moderate, positive relationship between quiet quitting and turnover intention (r = 0.40, p < 0.0001). Furthermore, the overall effect size showed consistency, and the heterogeneity level (I² = 94.7%) was considered within acceptable thresholds. Further in-depth research is required to gain a clearer understanding of how quiet quitting influences turnover intention. To prevent quiet quitting, nursing managers should establish clinical guidelines and support programs that promote nurses' professional development and enhance their job satisfaction and commitment to the profession. In this way, nurses can achieve more satisfaction and motivation in their workplaces, and thus their turnover intentions can be reduced.