Influence of perceived institutional and faculty support on college students' attitudes and behavioral intentions.
Influence of perceived organizational support within a college student population is examined. Generalizing from research conducted in 1986 by Eisenberger, Huntington, Hutchison, and Sowa, perceived organizational support is defined as individuals' perception that a relevant organization values their contribution and cares about their well-being. The current research indicates that students differentiate between support received from faculty and support from the institution at large. Both forms of support are associated with affective commitment to the institution and positive daily mood, whereas only perceived support from the institution is positively associated with the likelihood of performing behaviors potentially beneficial to the institution. This research supports a social exchange interpretation of the student-institutional relationship, with benefits accruing to both parties if perceived support is high.
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Department of Psychology, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA. davis-lamastro@rowan.edu
D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D005178:Faculty; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009511:New England; D016134:Organizational Policy; D012938:Social Perception; D012944:Social Support; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities