THE PHENOMENON OF JOB HOPPING AMONG GENERATION Z: AN EXPLORATION THROUGH GROUNDED THEORY
Keywords:
Job Hopping, Generation Z, Grounded Theory, Work Environment
Abstract
Recently, the phenomenon of job hopping has become a hot topic in Human Resource Management. It refers to the tendency of individuals, especially Generation Z, to frequently switch from one job to another in a short period of time. A survey reported that 83% of 1,100 Gen Z respondents considered themselves "job hoppers". This study aims to analyze the factors influencing job hopping among Generation Z. A qualitative research method with a grounded theory approach was employed. Purposive sampling was used to select five Generation Z respondents aged 24-27 years old for in-depth interviews. The interview results yielded 29 codes categorized into eight categories and 3 themes: career development path, work environment, and well-being. The work environment theme had highest score of 13, indicating that it is the primary factor influencing Generation Z's decision to switch jobs frequently.References
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Dwidienawati, D., & Gandasari, D. (2018). Understanding Indonesia's Generation Z. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 250-252.
Fan, X., & DeVaro, J. (2015). Does Job Hopping Help or Hinder Careers? The Signaling Role of Work History.
Fitri, F.F., Aiman, R.M., Angelica, C.N.R., Putri, N.T., & Saraswati, K.H. (2023). Career Adaptability: Descriptive Study on Gen Z Employees. PSYCHE Scientific Journal, 17, 39-56.
Kesa, I. K., & Sainuddin, I. H. (2020). Operation of Grounded Theory Research. Journal of Management and Da'wah, 1(1), 14-23.
Lifestyle of Gen Z in Jakarta Area in the Use of Fitness Center Facilities Using Grounded Theory. Journal of Academic Media, 2(1), 1-15.
Priyangga, R., & Franksiska, R. (2019, 10 3). Job Hopping as Intervening on the Effect of Professionalism on Career Development. Scientific Journal of Education and Learning, 3(3)
Putra, NAK., Heikal, J., Irawan, A., Syahda, ZN. (2024). Analysis of Factors That Caused Fanwar Between K-Pop Fandom on Tiktok Using Grounded Theory Analysis. Dynasty International Journal of Digital Business and Management, 5(2), 469-473
Ramadhani, A. & Nindyati, AD. (2022). An Overview of the Meaning of Work for Generation Z in Jakarta. Scientific Journal of Psychology, 13(1), 41-60.
Szczepanek, A. (2023a). 83% of Generation Z workers are job hoppers (2023 Report). ResumeLab. https://resumelab.com/career-advice/generation-z-and-work Wicaksono, M.S., Putri, J.H., Oktarini, D.I., Heikal, J. (2024). Analysis of Change Factors
Published
2025-03-19
How to Cite
Rinta Agustiani Dwiputri, Rizki Agung Ramadani, Tiyanda Hanti Arum Kusuma, & Jerry Heikal. (2025). THE PHENOMENON OF JOB HOPPING AMONG GENERATION Z: AN EXPLORATION THROUGH GROUNDED THEORY. Journal of Social and Economics Research, 6(2), 1244-1249. https://doi.org/10.54783/jser.v6i2.707
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