This study examined the causal relationship between teacher commitment to the school organization and job satisfaction using longitudinal career ladder data. Two focal measures (commitment and satisfaction) and other demographic predictors from 854 school teachers were analyzed for this study. Cross-lagged correlation/regression analyses were used to determine the causual ordering of teacher commitment and satisfaction in time-lagged situations. Results indicate that satisfaction was causally prioritized to teacher commitment in this study. Theoretical and methodological issues regarding this type of study are discussed. Implications for future research are suggested.
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