Investigating Organizational Citizenship Behavior in a Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department

Perceptions of College Members among University of Zakho Students

Bibliographic Data

ID22360545
AuthorsSafad Mudhafar Mohammed (University of Zakho, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume4
Issue1
Pages33-42
Publication date2024-01-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAscarya: Journal of Islamic Science, Culture, and Social Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2798-5083 • E-ISSN: 2775-4243
PublisherPerkumpulan Alumni dan Santri Mahyajatul Qurro' (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.53754/iscs.v4i1.666
OpenAlexW4394980559
LanguageEN
References cited6

Organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and conducive learning environment in educational institutions. This study investigated the level of OCB among college members of the Physical Education and Sports Sciences Department at the University of Zakho from the perspective of their students. Using a quantitative, descriptive approach, structured questionnaires were administered to a diverse sample of 159 students, varying in sex, study shift, and year of study. The findings revealed a significant acknowledgment of OCB among department members, as perceived by their students, indicating the positive impact of such behaviors on the overall academic climate. Interestingly, no statistically significant difference was observed in OCB perceptions between male and female students, which suggests an inclusive and equitable learning experience. However, a notable difference emerged between students attending morning and evening study shifts, highlighting the potential influence of factors, such as faculty availability and resource allocation. Furthermore, the study explored variations in OCB perceptions across different years of study, with fourth-year students reporting the highest mean score, potentially attributable to cumulative exposure and interactions with faculty members. However, these differences were not statistically significant, indicating a relatively consistent perception of OCB across academic progressions. This study contributes to a broader understanding of OCB in academic settings and its potential impact on overall learning experience. It provides valuable insights into fostering a culture of citizenship behavior within educational institutions and offers recommendations for professional development initiatives and targeted interventions to enhance OCB across various study programs

Citizenship · Organizational Behavior · Organizational change · Organizational citizenship behavior · Organizational commitment · Pedagogy · Physical education · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Sport management · Applied Psychology · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Psychology · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Social Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies · Sports Science

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