A Structural Equation Model on Organizational Commitment as Influenced by Professional Development, Quality of Work Life, Work Engagement, and Work Values among Public School Teachers

Abstract: Organizational commitment is a vital factor in strengthening educational institutions through enhanced teacher performance, retention, and engagement. This study determined the best-fitting structural equation model of organizational commitment among public school teachers in Region XI, Philippines. Specifically, it examines the influence of four exogenous variables—professional development, quality of work life, work engagement, and work values—on the endogenous variable, organizational commitment. Employing a descriptive-correlational design using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study surveyed 400 public school teachers selected through stratified random sampling. Results revealed very high levels of professional development, quality of work life, work engagement, and organizational commitment, while work values were rated high. Correlation analyses showed significant positive relationships between all four exogenous variables and organizational commitment. Further findings identified Model 3 as the best-fit model, which demonstrated direct causal relationships between the four exogenous variables and organizational commitment. After model modifications, professional development was best represented by thematic knowledge and educational technology. Quality of work life was measured by two indicators: organizational culture and climate, and training and development. Work engagement was described by two indicators: emotional engagement and social engagement with colleagues. Work values were measured by two indicators: social status of the job and upward striving. Organizational commitment was most accurately described by continuance and normative commitment. These findings offer a valuable foundation for policymaking and institutional reforms to improve teacher commitment and educational outcomes through teacher development programs. The study contributes to the pursuit of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 3 which promotes teachers’ well-being through healthy and supportive work environments, and SDG 4, which advocates inclusive and equitable quality education through the empowerment of teachers and the enhancement of professional practices. Keywords: professional development, quality of work life, work engagement, work values, organizational commitment, SEM, Region XI, Philippines, SDG Indicators: #3 Good Health and Well-being; #4 Quality Education. Title: A Structural Equation Model on Organizational Commitment as Influenced by Professional Development, Quality of Work Life, Work Engagement, and Work Values among Public School Teachers Author: Danny T. Lapiz, Eugenio S. Guhao, Jr. International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 13, Issue 2, March 2026 - April 2026 Page No: 11-37 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 06-March-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18889058 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/A%20Structural%20Equation%20Model-06032026-2.pdf