Investigated whether extrinsic, intrinsic, and demographic predictors would have different relationships to various types of employee withdrawal behaviors in a study designed to allow previous methodological criticisms of withdrawal research to be mitigated. 82 registered nurses (mean age 31.8 yrs) were Ss. Four different types of withdrawal behavior (i.e., unexcused absence, excused personal absence, excused sick family absence, unexcused tardiness) were used. Extrinsic independent variables (promotion satisfaction, pay satisfaction, co-worker satisfaction, friendship opportunities, and dealing with others) were measured using the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) and a job characteristics inventory. Intrinsic independent variables (work satisfaction, job involvement, and career commitment) were measured using the JDI and commitment and involvement scales. Results show that extrinsic predictors had a significant negative relationship to unexcused absenteeism, intrinsic predictors had a significant negative relationship to excused personal absenteeism, and demographic factors predicted excused sick family absenteeism. These relationships were masked when a composite measure of absenteeism was used. (33 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)