Microaggressions and Turnover Intentions: The Mediating Role of Organizational Support

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Abstract

Despite the extensive literature on open discrimination and aggression against women in different contexts, few studies investigate gender microaggressions at work and their relationship with other variables. This study analyzed the mediating role of organizational support perception in the relationship between gender microaggressions at work and turnover intention. A total of 273 women, aged 18-65 years (M = 30.06; SD = 8.68), participated and responded to the Gender Microaggressions at Work Scale (EMAGT), Organizational Support Perception Scale (EPSO), and Turnover Intention Scale (EIR). The results indicated organizational support perception partially mediates the relationship, by decreasing the impact of gender microaggressions at work on turnover intention. This suggests organizational support perception plays a protective role against gender microaggressions at work, showing the importance of organizations investing in supportive environments to reduce women's turnover intention.

Author Biographies

  • Gabriela Trevisan Pizarro, Nonino Equipamentos Agrícolas e Rodoviários Ltda, Bebedouro, São Paulo/SP, Brazil

    Graduada em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU). Psicóloga de Desenvolvimento Humano e Organizacional Jr. na HBJ Biomassa

     

  • Pricila de Sousa Zarife, Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Uberlândia, Minas Gerais/MG, Brazil
    Doutora e Mestra em Psicologia pelo programa de Pós-graduação em Psicologia Social, do Trabalho e das Organizações (PPG-PSTO) da Universidade de Brasília (Bolsista CAPES). Especialista em Psicologia do Trânsito pela Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB) e Especialista em Educação a Distância pela Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (UNIMES). Graduada em Psicologia pela Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF). Professora da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), na área de Psicologia Organizacional. Editora Associada da Revista da Psicologia da IMED e parecerista de revistas científicas. Experiência profissional de consultoria e docência (graduação e pós-graduação) em Gestão de Pessoas, Psicologia Organizacional e do Trabalho e Psicologia do Trânsito, além de coordenação de curso superior.

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Published

2025-09-10

Issue

Vol. 25 No. contínuo (2025): rPOT Continuous numbering/2025

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Empirical Research Reports

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