Research Article

Exploring Factors Influencing Organizational Commitment Among Extension Agents

Authors

• • Steven D Siegelin
  • University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
• • Frank Seo
• • Mary Halblieb
• • Jeantyl Norze
• • LaJoy Spears
• • Julie Robinson

Abstract

This study explored factors influencing organizational commitment among extension agents in the United States, utilizing a national sample and multiple established scales. The research examines the relationships between job satisfaction, supervisor relationship, personal well-being, and organizational commitment, while also considering salary satisfaction, job loyalty, and demographic variables. The study employed Principal Component Analysis and Ordinary Least Squares regression to analyze the relationships between independent variables and organizational commitment.

Keywords: Job loyalty, salary satisfaction, job satisfaction, gender, supervisor relationship, personal well-being, salary

How to Cite: Siegelin, S. D. , Seo, F. , Halblieb, M. , Norze, J. , Spears, L. & Robinson, J. (2026) “Exploring Factors Influencing Organizational Commitment Among Extension Agents”, Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education. 33(2). doi: https://doi.org/10.4148/jiaee.20811