Quality of Life at Work as Predictor of Job Commitment in 1122 Rescue Workers

Author: Rabia Amjad

Supervisor: Dr. Rafia Rafique

Degree: MPhil

Year: (2010-2012)

University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

The present research aimed to investigate whether quality of life at work can be predicted by job commitment among rescue 1122 workers. It was hypothesized that quality of life at work is a predictor of job commitment. Within group research design was employed to conduct this research. Purposive sampling technique was used. A sample of 60 workers was recruited from Punjab Emergency Services (rescue 1122). Professional Quality of Life Scale (Stamm, 2005) and Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (Meyer & Allen, 1993) was used to assess quality of life at work and job commitment respectively. Results show that Quality of life at work predicts job commitment in rescue workers. Enhanced quality of life at work can ultimately improve job performance where by leading to organizational growth among rescue 1122 workers.

Keywords: quality of life at work, job commitment, rescue workers.

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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245

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