Association between Organizational Commitment and Work Engagement of Nurses in Selected Private Hospitals in Puerto Princesa City

Abstract

Nursing is one of the largest professions in the world, yet the nursing force is still insufficient for the healthcare demand. The commitment of nurses to their organization and level of work engagement are important factors that influence job retention and turnover. This research focused on the interplay between the nurses’ socio-demographic profiles, organizational commitment, and work engagement. Organizational commitment involves three components: affective, normative, and continuance, and work engagement involves three constituents: vigor, dedication, and absorption. Hence, this research investigated the nurses’ organizational commitment and work engagement in the three selected private hospitals in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. The  descriptive correlational research design was utilized to gather and analyze the data. The questionnaire was adapted from the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire and the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale. The study findings revealed that while affective commitment remains strong across demographic groups, education level and age significantly influence normative and continuance commitments. High levels of work engagement characterized by vigor, dedication, and absorption were observed, with dedication showing a notable variance by sex. The findings indicated that all forms of organizational commitment correlate positively with work engagement, particularly affective and normative commitments. To enhance these dynamics, the study proposes a comprehensive training program focusing on educational initiatives, mentorship, gender inclusivity, and emotional intelligence to foster a supportive workplace culture and ultimately improve employee satisfaction and retention.