THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORKPLACE CLIMATE AND WELL-BEING OF TEACHERS

Mary Ann N. Fernandez, Rinante L. Genuba

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The primary aim of the study is to find out the significance of the mediating effect of organizational commitment on the relationship between workplace climate and well-being. Utilizing correlational technique along with a quantitative non-experimental and mediation research design, data were obtained from 305 public elementary teachers working in Baganga North and South, Davao Oriental. The researcher selected the respondents using the universal sampling technique. The statistical tools employed include mean, Pearson r, and path analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that workplace climate, well-being, and organizational commitment are at very high levels. Moreover, there are significant relationships between workplace climate and well-being, workplace climate and organizational commitment, and organizational commitment and well-being. Furthermore, organizational commitment partially mediates the relationship between workplace climate and well-being. This study contributes to the existing literature on workplace climate, well-being, and organizational commitment.

 

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