Two sets of variables (affective reactions to attributes of the hospital nurse's job
and attributes of the nurse) were predicted to be related to organizational
commitment. Regression analysis was applied to the statistically significant correlates (satisfaction with work itself, supervision, promotional opportunities, and
coworkers; and age, basic nursing education, adherence to Protestant work ethic
ideals, and a gauge of family responsibilities) found in a sample of 131 registered
hospital nurses. The model was cross-validated in a second sample of 130 nurses;
42% of the variance in commitment was explained by the model. The theoretical
and practical significance of the findings is discussed.
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