A structural equation model on organizational commitment in relation to work values, self-actualization, and job satisfaction of bureau of corrections officer at iwahig prison and penal farm in puerto princesa city, palawan

This study examined the organizational commitment of Bureau of Corrections officers at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. It explored the relationship between work values, self-actualization, and job satisfaction, aiming to construct a structural equation model (SEM) to understand their collective influence on organizational commitment. The research design employed a quantitative, correlational approach, utilizing validated and pre-tested Likert-scale instruments to collect data from 522 officers through total enumeration sampling. The results revealed high levels of work values, self-actualization, and job satisfaction among the respondents, with significant positive correlations to organizational commitment. Job satisfaction emerged as the strongest predictor of organizational commitment, followed by work values and self-actualization. The best-fit SEM demonstrated strong alignment among these factors, explaining 75.1% of the variance in organizational commitment. The findings emphasized the importance of creating supportive work environments that aligned with employee values, promoted personal growth, and enhanced job satisfaction to cultivate a dedicated and effective workforce.