Investigating the relationship between perceived organizational support, employee engagement, and organizational commitment: Evidence from the education sector of south India
This research explores the interconnections between perceived organizational support (POS), employee engagement, and organisational commitment in the educational sector of South India. On the basis of data gathered from 253 high school teachers, this quantitative research applies the method of structural equation modelling (SEM) to explore POS's direct and indirect effects on organisational commitment, meditated by employee engagement. The sample includes teachers from a range of institutional environments, government, private, and aided schools, which give an overall picture of the educational environment of the region. South India, being culturally and educationally rich, offers special organizational challenges, such as teacher turnover and engagement gaps. The results identify strong relationships between these constructs, highlighting the central role of employee engagement in fostering organizational commitment. Findings offer practical advice to educational settings that seek to enhance teacher performance and retention with supportive practices in contexts of scarce resources.