Abstract:

This study was carried out to investigate the organizational commitment and organizational citizenship levels of preschool teachers on the basis of different variables. 254 preschool teachers were included in the research. “Organizational Commitment Questionnaire” and “Organizational Citizenship Questionnaire” were respectively used for determination of the organizational commitment and organizational citizenship levels of preschool teachers. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was performed using SPSS 22.0 data analysis software by use of Kruskal Wallis H and Mann Whitney U analyses. As a result of the conducted research, preschool teachers’ organizational commitment was found to be at moderate levels, and their organizational commitment levels exhibited statistically significant difference based on their employment and educational status. Preschool teachers’ level of displaying organizational citizenship behaviors was also found to be at moderate levels. Preschool teachers’ organizational citizenship behavior levels exhibited no statistically significant difference based on educational levels and employment status.

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