Affective, Continuance, and Normative Commitment to the Organization: An Examination of Construct Validity

Within the past few years, several studies have used the Affective, Continuance, and Normative Commitment Scales (Allen & Meyer, 1990; Meyer & Allen, 1984, 1991) to assess organizational commitment. The purpose of this paper is to review and evaluate the body of evidence relevant to the cons...

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Published in:Journal of vocational behavior 1996-12, Vol.49 (3), p.252-276
Main Authors: Allen, Natalie J., Meyer, John P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Affective Behavior
Behavior Standards
Construct Validity
Literature Reviews
Measures (Individuals)
Organizational Commitment
Organizations (Groups)
Persistence
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Summary:Within the past few years, several studies have used the Affective, Continuance, and Normative Commitment Scales (Allen & Meyer, 1990; Meyer & Allen, 1984, 1991) to assess organizational commitment. The purpose of this paper is to review and evaluate the body of evidence relevant to the construct validity of these measures. Although some empirical questions remain at issue, the overall results strongly support the continued use of the scales in substantive research.
ISSN:0001-8791
1095-9084
DOI:10.1006/jvbe.1996.0043