Mindsets of commitment and motivation: interrelationships and contribution to work outcomes
Adalgisa Battistelli1, Maura Galletta, Igor Portoghese
1EA 4556 Laboratory Dynamics of Human Abilities & Health Behaviors, 4 boulevard Henri IV, Université Paul Valdéry Montpellier 3, 34000, Montpellier, France. adalgisa.battistelli@univ-montp3.fr
The Journal of Psychology
|March 12, 2013
Summary
This study shows that nurses' commitment and motivation mindsets significantly influence work outcomes. Self-determined motivation is key for fostering positive employee behaviors in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Psychology
- Workplace Motivation
- Employee Commitment
Background:
- Understanding the interplay between employee commitment and motivation is crucial for enhancing work outcomes.
- Previous research suggests a link, but the specific mechanisms and dimensions require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between commitment and motivation mindsets in nurses.
- To examine how these mindsets contribute to various work outcomes, including attitudes and behaviors.
- To identify the mediating role of self-determined motivation in fostering positive workplace behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Two cross-sectional studies were conducted with a total of 1080 nurses from hospitals in Italy.
- Data were collected on commitment facets, motivation dimensions, and work attitudes/behaviors.
- Statistical analyses were employed to explore relationships and mediating effects.
Main Results:
- Study 1 revealed that facets of commitment were directly related to corresponding dimensions of work motivation among nurses.
- Study 2 demonstrated that both commitment and motivation are significant predictors of nurses' working attitudes and behaviors.
- Self-determined motivation was found to play a critical mediating role in promoting positive employee behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Commitment and motivation are vital components influencing nurse performance and workplace attitudes.
- Organizations can leverage these findings to develop strategies that enhance both commitment and motivation, particularly self-determined motivation.
- Fostering self-determined motivation can lead to improved employee behaviors and overall organizational effectiveness in healthcare.
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