Lämna yrket eller stanna kvar? En studie om nya poliser

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Job satisfaction, voluntary turnover, organizational commitment, police, turnover intention

Abstract

This study examines factors contributing to turnover among a cohort of younger police officers (N=717) in Sweden. Data from the admission process (T1-2008), after one year of duty (T2-2011) and after seven years of duty (T3-2017) were analyzed. Findings show a rather low turnover (7,4%) and few differences between stayers and leavers. Low organizational commitment after one year’s service was the strongest predictor of turnover. Thus, actions targeting a stronger organizational commitment during early career are recommended.

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Published

2019-09-24

How to Cite

Annell, S., Sverke, M., Gustavsson, P., & Lindfors, P. (2019). Lämna yrket eller stanna kvar? En studie om nya poliser. Arbetsmarknad & Arbetsliv, 25(2), 6–27. Retrieved from https://journals.lub.lu.se/aoa/article/view/20012