This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-efficacy and job satisfaction, both individual and group-based, and the implications of these relationships on turnover intention among federal higher education professors. A survey was conducted with 165 federal professors selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire based on the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSE), Short Index of Job Satisfaction (SIJS), Group Work Satisfaction Scale (ESAGT), and Turnover Intention Scale (EIR), and analyzed using structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).The results indicated that self-efficacy is a significant predictor of job and group satisfaction. However, a paradox was observed: while self-efficacy generally enhances satisfaction, in contexts of low professional recognition, it may increase turnover intention. This finding highlights the need for strategic actions that foster professional development and recognition, creating an environment that enhances self-efficacy while reducing dissatisfaction and turnover intentions. This research provides practical contributions for managers by assisting in the development of strategies that integrate professional recognition, talent retention, and improved organizational performance.
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