Organizational commitment among members of an ecuadorian political organization: an empirical study

Abstract

Organizational commitment is a fundamental construct for understanding the bond employees develop with their organizations and its influence on organizational identification, retention, and involvement in the achievement of collective goals. In a context characterized by continuous social, economic, and organizational transformations, the study of this variable has gained increasing global attention, as it is considered a relevant factor for organizational sustainability and strengthening. Objective: To estimate the levels of organizational commitment types among members of an Ecuadorian political organization. Method: The study was conducted under the positivist paradigm, using a quantitative approach, a non-experimental cross-sectional design, and a descriptive scope. The sample consisted of 89 members of an Ecuadorian political organization, selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected using a survey, and the Meyer and Allen Organizational Commitment Scale was employed as the measurement instrument. Subsequently, the information was analyzed through descriptive statistics using the JAMOVI software. Results: Findings revealed a predominance of low levels of affective commitment (52.8%) and normative commitment (39.3%), whereas continuance commitment was primarily concentrated at a moderate level (49.4%). Furthermore, the sample was mainly characterized by young participants from urban areas and holding undergraduate-level academic qualifications. Conclusions: It is concluded that the organizational commitment of the evaluated members exhibits a predominantly moderate profile, highlighting a stronger tendency toward organizational retention driven by continuance factors rather than emotional identification or moral obligation, thereby demonstrating differentiated patterns across the dimensions analyzed.