The Impact of Job Insecurity on Burnout Among Females Employees: The Moderating Role of Perceived Organizational Support

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between job insecurity and burnout among female employees and whether Perceived Organizational Support (POS) plays a moderating role between job insecurity and burnout. It was hypothesized that there will be positive correlation between job insecurity and burnout and POS will play a moderating role between job insecurity and burnout. The research approach used in this study was quantitative research and purposive sampling technique was used. There were 300 female participants resided in Karachi, Pakistan. Job insecurity, burnout, and POS was assessed through three scales. Job Insecurity was measured through Job Insecurity Scale, POS was calculated by its respective scale, and burnout was measured through burnout scale. The data was analyzed through SPSS version 26. Data analysis involved statistical examination, the relationship between variables was through regression analysis, and Hayes’ Process Model to employ moderation analysis. The results showed a positive correlation between job insecurity and burnout among female employees and no moderating role of POS among job insecurity and burnout. Limitations and implications were highlighted in the research as well.