Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers
Abstract This study investigated the factors influencing teachers’ organizational commitment in China. We employed a survey design with a sample of 506 full-time teachers from various public middle and high schools across mainland China. Social connectedness, job control, and work engagement were me...
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| description | Abstract This study investigated the factors influencing teachers’ organizational commitment in China. We employed a survey design with a sample of 506 full-time teachers from various public middle and high schools across mainland China. Social connectedness, job control, and work engagement were measured using self-reported scales. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to examine the hypothesized relationships. The results indicated that social connectedness and job control were directly associated with higher levels of organizational commitment among teachers. Furthermore, work engagement played a mediating role in these relationships. Specifically, teachers who felt more connected to their colleagues and had greater control over their work reported higher levels of work engagement, which, in turn, predicted stronger organizational commitment. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a supportive and collaborative school environment to cultivate social connectedness and provide teachers with greater autonomy and decision-making opportunities to enhance job control. By nurturing these factors, schools can promote work engagement, ultimately leading to a more dedicated and committed teaching workforce. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-acd1175866d840618840f2631f1662042025-01-12T12:45:05ZengBMCBMC Psychology2050-72832025-01-0113111810.1186/s40359-025-02355-2Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachersXing Li0Yong Xu1Dan Huang2School of Literature, Anhui University of Finance and EconomicsThe Logistics Management Service Center, Anhui University of Finance and EconomicsCollege of Special Education and College of Rehabilitation, Leshan Normal UniversityAbstract This study investigated the factors influencing teachers’ organizational commitment in China. We employed a survey design with a sample of 506 full-time teachers from various public middle and high schools across mainland China. Social connectedness, job control, and work engagement were measured using self-reported scales. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to examine the hypothesized relationships. The results indicated that social connectedness and job control were directly associated with higher levels of organizational commitment among teachers. Furthermore, work engagement played a mediating role in these relationships. Specifically, teachers who felt more connected to their colleagues and had greater control over their work reported higher levels of work engagement, which, in turn, predicted stronger organizational commitment. These findings highlight the importance of fostering a supportive and collaborative school environment to cultivate social connectedness and provide teachers with greater autonomy and decision-making opportunities to enhance job control. By nurturing these factors, schools can promote work engagement, ultimately leading to a more dedicated and committed teaching workforce.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02355-2Social connectednessJob controlWork engagementOrganizational commitmentTeachersSEM |
| spellingShingle | Xing Li Yong Xu Dan Huang Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers BMC Psychology Social connectedness Job control Work engagement Organizational commitment Teachers SEM |
| title | Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers |
| title_full | Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers |
| title_short | Exploring the interplay between social connectedness, job control, and organizational commitment: the mediating role of work engagement among Chinese teachers |
| title_sort | exploring the interplay between social connectedness job control and organizational commitment the mediating role of work engagement among chinese teachers |
| topic | Social connectedness Job control Work engagement Organizational commitment Teachers SEM |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02355-2 |
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