An Examination of the Relationship Between Perceived Organizational Support and Professional Commitment: A Research on Nurses

Perceived Organizational Support and Professional Commitment

Abstract

As societies evolve from industrial-based production systems toward knowledge and consumption-oriented structures, the notions of perceived organizational support and professional commitment have become increasingly prominent in scholarly discourse.

These two concepts are recognized as key psychological elements that shape employees’ engagement with their institutions and significantly influence their intent to remain in the workplace. This research aims to enrich the academic literature by conducting a statistical evaluation of the correlation between these two variables. Accordingly, the Perceived Organizational Support Scale and the Professional Commitment Scale were administered to healthcare workers employed at hospitals in Istanbul. The data obtained from the participants were processed and interpreted using the SPSS statistical analysis program. Results indicated that higher levels of perceived organizational support are associated with elevated levels of professional commitment among employees. Furthermore, the study identified a statistically significant and positive correlation between perceived organizational support and professional commitment. In light of these findings, it is recommended that institutions design and implement strategic support mechanisms to foster both organizational and professional commitment, thereby reducing the risk of adverse employee behaviors.