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Psychological Empowerment to the Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intention of Social Worker

  • Kang, Jong-Soo (Department of Social Welfare, Kangwon National University)
  • Received : 2012.02.02
  • Accepted : 2012.03.20
  • Published : 2012.03.28
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Abstract

Numerous studies have linked empowerment to employee's behaviors and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of empowerment on the organizational commitment and turnover intention of social worker in private social welfare organizations. For the research, empowerment was consisted of meaning, competence, self-determination and impact. This study was analyzed 342 social workers by survey. The results of this study were summarized as follows: Social Workers had correlation to empowerment on the organizational commitment (+). Especially, meaning, self-determination and impact had a positive effect on the organizational commitment; Meaning, competence, and self-determination had a negative effect on the turnover intention. This study finally discussed theoretical implications for future study and practical implications for empowerment strategies on the results.

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