Workplace Procrastination and Turnover Intentions Among IT Professionals: A Comparative Analysis of Gender and Marital Status Differences

Abstract

The information technology (IT) sector is characterized by demanding work environments that may influence employee behavior and career decisions. The present study aimed to examine gender differences in workplace procrastination and turnover intentions among IT professionals, as well as differences in turnover intentions based on marital status. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected through an online survey from 75 IT professionals, comprising 37 males and 38 females, and 36 married and 39 unmarried employees. Workplace procrastination was measured using the Procrastination at Work Scale (PAWS) developed by Metin, Taris, and Peeters (2016), while turnover intentions were assessed using the Turnover Intention Scale-6 (TIS-6) developed by Bothma and Roodt (2013). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-tests. The findings revealed no significant gender differences in workplace procrastination among IT professionals. Similarly, turnover intentions did not significantly differ between male and female employees. Furthermore, no significant difference was observed in turnover intentions between married and unmarried IT professionals. The results suggest that gender and marital status may not be determining factors in workplace procrastination and turnover intentions within the IT sector. These findings contribute to the understanding of employee behavior and retention in technology-driven workplaces and provide insights for organizational policies aimed at enhancing workforce stability.