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April 8, 2026Journal of Engineering Design and Technology1 citations

Generational Work Values Impact Job Satisfaction and Turnover in Construction Industry

Bridging the gap: how generational work values influence job satisfaction and turnover intention in the construction industry

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SAShwe Yamin AyeDSDjoen San SantosoTDTharindu C. Dodanwala

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This research investigates how generational work values influence job satisfaction and turnover intentions in the construction workforce, suggesting tailored management strategies.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how generational differences in work values affect job satisfaction and turnover intentions among construction employees.
  • Collected questionnaire data from 350 construction employees in Myanmar using stratified sampling.
  • Applied the Mann–Whitney U test to compare generational differences in work values.
  • Used correlation analysis to examine relationships between work values, job satisfaction, and turnover intentions.
  • Generation Y prioritized freedom and both intrinsic and extrinsic work values more than Generation X.
  • Generation X's work values had a stronger relationship with job satisfaction than those of Generation Y.
  • Turnover intentions were influenced differently by work values for both generations, necessitating distinct management approaches.

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Aye et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f0ee74eaea4b11a7a6e4https://doi.org/10.1108/jedt-08-2025-0428
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