Exploring the influence of organizational justice and psychological ownership on turnover intention among the Namibian Defence Force personnel in the Khomas Region

Authors

  • Sahgarhika Goreses Author
  • Lea Haidula Author
  • Prof. Dr Pieters University of Namibia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66365/jnss.2024.03

Keywords:

organizational justice, psychological ownership, turnover intention, Namibian Defence Force

Abstract

The defence force is important to the well-being, safety, and security of a nation. The availability of competent military personnel maintains national security and enables the country to withstand external threats to safety and security. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of organizational justice and psychological ownership on the turnover intention of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) personnel in Namibia. Understanding turnover intention assists organizations to reduce the influence of turnover, reduce additional expenses related to recruitment, training, and development, and enhance the overall performance of the organization. A quantitative research design (survey) was used to collect data on Namibian Defence Force personnel (n=325). The study found a negative relationship between organizational justice and turnover intention as well as between psychological ownership and turnover intention. A positive correlation was found between organizational justice and psychological ownership (excluding accountability). This study recommends that the organizational culture and working environment be improved to foster inclusivity, collaboration, mutual respect, and improved communication. With enhanced environment and working relationships, employees are likely to experience higher levels of organizational justice, psychological ownership, and reduced levels of turnover intention. This study adds to the limited literature on these variables and on the NDF in Namibia.

Author Biographies

  • Sahgarhika Goreses

    Ms Sahgarhika Goreses is a UNAM graduate. She graduated with an honour’s degree in Industrial/Organisational Psychology.

  • Lea Haidula

    Ms Lea Haidula completed her MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Namibia
    (UNAM) and has 23 years’ lecturing experience. She has worked with filming companies
    on translating socio-behavioral embedded films between English and Oshiwambo. Her
    teaching focuses on social psychology and developmental psychology for children and
    adolescents. Her research interests are culture, and identity development.

  • Prof. Dr Pieters, University of Namibia

    Associate Professor Dr Wesley Pieters (Senior Industrial/Organizational Psychology lecturer) is passionate about employee wellbeing and workplace wellness. His research focuses on workplace justice, leadership, and job attitudes.Komeine K M Nantanga, who holds a PhD from the University of Guelph, Canada, is an Associate Professor of Food Chemistry and Processing Engineering at the University of Namibia. He is a member of the South African Association for Food Science and Technology, and of the Cereals & Grains Association (formerly the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC International)). His research interests include connecting community diets to their underlying scientific and technological principles to improve the quality of life through intelligent consumption of foods. His key focus on food security is directed at understanding the safety of nutritious foods, especially those that are indigenous, in order to develop shelf-stable varieties for consumers from different socio-economic sectors. Technical and research services rendered to some of the major food industries and laboratories in SADC, Canada,
    Croatia, and the USA have provided him with experience in dealing with diverse audiences. He has encouraged the development of learners by sponsoring floating trophies in Mathematics, English, and the Sciences in several education circuits and schools in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions of Namibia.

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Published

2026-05-12

Issue

Vol. 71 (2024): Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society

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Exploring the influence of organizational justice and psychological ownership on turnover intention among the Namibian Defence Force personnel in the Khomas Region. (2026). Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society, 71, 10. https://doi.org/10.66365/jnss.2024.03