The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and Work Orientations
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and Work Orientations
Project Number
350
Abstract
This survey focusses on the orientation of panel members in regard to their work and career. Additionally, intentions and attitudes towards “quiet quitting” and or resigning are measured.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
03-04-2023
End date
30-05-2023
Topics
Researcher
Milena Nikolova (University of Groningen)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2024 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/pmq2-hq57
Funding Organization
University of Groningen
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| xf23a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| xf23a001 | Primary occupation – preloaded |
| xf23a002 | Which description was the respondent shown first in xf23a005-xf23a007? |
| xf23a003 | Which description was the respondent shown second in xf23a005-xf23a007? |
| xf23a004 | Which description was the respondent shown third in xf23a005-xf23a007? |
| xf23a005 | How accurately does each of the groups above describe you? Group A |
| xf23a006 | How accurately does each of the groups above describe you? Group B |
| xf23a007 | How accurately does each of the groups above describe you? Group C |
| xf23a008 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I enjoy talking about my work with others |
| xf23a009 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? My work is one of the most important things in my life |
| xf23a010 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? My main reason for working is financial: to support my family and lifestyle |
| xf23a011 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I am eager to retire |
| xf23a012 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? If I was financially secure, I would continue my current work even if I stopped getting paid |
| xf23a013 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? My work makes the world a better place |
| xf23a014 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I would choose my current line of work again if I had the chance |
| xf23a015 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I expect to be in a higher-level job in five years |
| xf23a016 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I view my job as a stepping stone to other jobs |
| xf23a017 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I expect to be doing the same work in five years |
| xf23a018 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I have found a meaningful career |
| xf23a019 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I understand how my work contributes to my life’s meaning |
| xf23a020 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I have a good sense of what makes my job meaningful. |
| xf23a021 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I have discovered work that has a satisfying purpose. |
| xf23a022 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I view my work as contributing to my personal growth |
| xf23a023 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? My work helps me better understand myself. |
| xf23a024 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? My work helps me make sense of the world around me |
| xf23a025 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? My work really makes a difference to the world |
| xf23a026 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? I know my work makes a positive difference in the world |
| xf23a027 | To what extent do the following statements apply to you, your work and/or your career? The work I do serves a greater purpose. |
| xf23a028 | How likely is it that you will quit your job or try to find a job with another firm or organization within the next 12 months? |
| xf23a029 | Why do you think you may no longer be working at your current main paid job? Please choose the most important reason. |
| xf23a030 | Why do you think you may no longer be working at your current main paid job? Other, namely: |
| xf23a031 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have updated my resume or CV |
| xf23a032 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have searched online job boards |
| xf23a033 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have applied for job openings at other companies |
| xf23a034 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have reached out to my professional network for job leads or recommendations |
| xf23a035 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have attended job fairs or networking events |
| xf23a036 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have worked with a recruiter or staffing agency |
| xf23a037 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have considered going back to school or pursuing additional training |
| xf23a038 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have spoken with a career counselor or coach |
| xf23a039 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? Other, namely: |
| xf23a040 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? I have not taken any steps to find a job with another firm or organization |
| xf23a041 | What steps, if any, have you taken to find a job with another firm or organization? Other, namely: |
| xf23a042 | How much effort do you currently put into your main paid job? |
| xf23a043 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Employees should always try to go above and beyond at work |
| xf23a044 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Employees should set boundaries around the amount of extra work they do |
| xf23a045 | Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Employees should only do the work they are paid for — no more, no less |
| xf23a046 | Some people who work for a company only do the minimum required to keep their job. They do not put in any extra effort if they are not compensated for it. How acceptable do you find it for someone to do this? |
| xf23a047 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| xf23a048 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| xf23a049 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| xf23a050 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| xf23a051 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| xf23a052 | Starting date questionnaire |
| xf23a053 | Starting time questionnaire |
| xf23a054 | End date questionnaire |
| xf23a055 | End time questionnaire |
| xf23a056 | Duration in seconds |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 3,428 (100.0%)Non-response: 903 (26.3%)
Response: 2,525 (73.7%)
Complete: 2,512 (73.3%)
Incomplete: 13 (0.4%)
Collection Events
Period
03-04-2023 to 25-04-2023
Sample
All working panelmembers (belbezig = 1,2,3).
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.
Period
01-05-2023 to 30-05-2023
Sample
Non-respondents of the first measurement.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.
Publications
Nikolova, M. (2024). Loud or quiet quitting? The influence of work orientations on effort and turnover. Global Labor Organization, Discussion Paper No. 1429.
Cnossen, F.,
et al. (2024). Work meaningfulness and effort. IZA Institute of Labor Economics, Discussion paper No. 17182.