THE INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION, SALARY, AND JOB SATISFACTION ON TURNOVER INTENTION AMONG YOUNG WORKERS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF EDUCATION–JOB MATCH

This study examines the effects of education level, salary, and job satisfaction on turnover intention. It further investigates the mediating role of education–job match in these relationships. The issues of labor shortages and high turnover among young workers in recent years have become increasingly prominent, posing significant challenges for enterprises in recruitment and employee retention. Reducing turnover rates and enhancing workforce stability have thus become critical topics in human resource management. Although existing research has primarily focused on the relationship between salary satisfaction or job satisfaction and turnover intention, few studies have integrated educational background and job–education fit into a comprehensive analytical model. Empirical evidence focusing on young workers remains relatively limited; however, the findings of this study indicate that education–job match plays a significant mediating role between education level, salary, job satisfaction, and turnover intention.