The Effect of Normative Commitment on Intention to Stay at Work: An Application in the Aviation Sector

Abstract

Normative commitment is defined as the extent to which an individual adheres to norms at work. The intention to stay at work indicates how long the individual plans to stay in their current job. A high level of normative commitment indicates that the individual adheres strongly to organizational and social norms, which may positively affect the intention to stay at work. The extant literature indicates that normative commitment, which arises from a sense of moral duty or perceived obligation to the organization, can significantly influence an individual's decision to continue employment with the organization. The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of normative commitment on work retention intentions.

A total of 567 individuals employed in the aviation sector at IGA (Istanbul Ground Airport) were surveyed. The correlation analysis revealed a highly significant positive relationship between normative commitment and intention to stay at work, with r = 0.718 (p < 0.05 significance level). The regression analysis demonstrated that normative commitment exerts an effect on intention to stay at work (β = 0.753; p < 0.05). The results of the t-test and ANOVA on normative commitment and intention to stay at work revealed significant differences between gender, status, age, education, and working hours at the p < 0.05 significance level.