A study of organizational commitment and job satisfaction among Air Force occupational therapy officers

The purpose of this study is to describe the levels of organizational commitment and job satisfaction found in Air Force occupational therapy officers assigned to the Biomedical Sciences Corps. A questionnaire was mailed to 27 eligible active duty Air Force occupational therapy officers. Of the 23 surveys returned, 22 were usable, an 82% response rate. The occupational therapy officer's demographic characteristics are detailed for all officers and then by company and field grade respondents. Results indicate that these officers have moderately high levels of organizational commitment and job satisfaction. Analyses of the results suggest that field grade officers express more organizational commitment than company grade officers. Both company grade and field grade officers display the same level of job satisfaction. Upon closer scrutiny, though, company grade officers are found to be more satisfied with promotions and rewards gained from their jobs. Field grade officers express higher levels of satisfaction with pay, supervision, and relationship with coworkers.