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Organizational commitment among intercollegiate head athletic trainers: examining our work environment.

A P Winterstein1

  • 1Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI 53711.

Journal of Athletic Training
|March 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Head athletic trainers show strong commitment to student-athletes and student athletic trainers, forming five distinct commitment patterns. Commitment varies by gender and NCAA division, but specific demographics don't predict cluster membership.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Higher Education Administration

Background:

  • Understanding head athletic trainers' (HATs) commitment is crucial for intercollegiate athletic program success.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the complexities of the HATs' work environment and dedication.
  • Exploring diverse commitment patterns can inform strategies for staff retention and organizational effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the organizational commitment (OC) of head athletic trainers in intercollegiate settings.
  • To develop a nuanced model reflecting the HATs' daily professional context.
  • To identify and describe distinct patterns of commitment demonstrated by HATs.

Main Methods:

  • Organizational commitment surveys were mailed to 461 head athletic trainers from NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions.

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  • A proportional random sample ensured representation across different institutional divisions.
  • Descriptive and inferential statistics, including exploratory cluster analysis, were used to analyze survey data.

    • Main Results:

    • Exploratory cluster analysis identified five distinct groups representing HATs' commitment patterns.
    • Continuance commitment scores were significantly lower than affective and normative commitment scores.
    • Significant differences in commitment dimensions were observed based on gender and NCAA division, though no specific demographics predicted cluster membership.

    Conclusions:

    • Head athletic trainers' primary commitment lies with student-athletes and student athletic trainers, linking all identified clusters.
    • Commitment patterns beyond student-athletes and trainers define specific HAT 'types'.
    • Further research into commitment differences based on gender and NCAA division is warranted.