Measuring the Effects of Adversity Quotient, Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction on Special School Teachers’ Organizational Commitment

Abstract

High teacher commitment affects the maximum achievement of schools’ teaching and learning process. In this premise, this study aims to specify the direct and indirect effects of adversity quotient, organizational culture, and job satisfaction on teachers’ organizational commitment in state special schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. A quantitative research approach survey with data analysis using path analysis with the Smart Partial Least Square. Using qualified data r > 0.70 continued for analysis, the results showed a direct effect of adversity quotient and organizational culture on job satisfaction; adversity quotient, organizational culture, and job satisfaction on teachers’ organizational commitment. Furthermore, there was an indirect effect of adversity quotient and organizational culture through job satisfaction on teachers’ organizational commitment. Based on the findings, increasing adversity quotient, culture, and job satisfaction in organization will also increase special school teachers’ organizational commitment. The research findings recommends the government that recruiting new teachers should be equipped with an employment contract as a starting point of increasing job satisfaction.