Quiet Quitting in the Hospital Context: Investigating Conflicts, Organizational Support, and Professional Engagement...

Background/Objectives: Quiet quitting, defined as employees fulfilling only the minimal requirements of their roles without extra effort or engagement, poses unique challenges in high-stress environments like hospitals where commitment directly impacts patient care. This study investigates the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" within the healthcare sector, with a specific focus on hospital staff in Greece. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, surveying 186 healthcare professionals from the General Hospital of Argos using the Questionnaire for Conflicts in Healthcare Organizations and the Quiet Quitting Scale (QQS). Results: Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses revealed that 62% of participants exhibited characteristics of quiet quitting, with "lack of motivation" scoring highest (M = 2.80, SD = 0.987) among QQS subscales. Significant correlations were observed between perceived reward fairness and motivation levels (r = -0.194, p < 0.01) and between management awareness of contributions and both motivation (r = -0.313, p < 0.01) and initiative (r = -0.192, p < 0.01). Logistic regression identified perceptions of management awareness as a key predictor of quiet quitting (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings emphasize the critical role of equitable reward systems and managerial recognition in reducing disengagement. Strategies to enhance employee engagement and resolve workplace conflicts are essential for fostering a resilient healthcare workforce.