The association between perceived job insecurity and career commitment in hospitality sector: the role of support at work

Abstract

he purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between perceived job insecurity, career commitment. The study also attempts to examine the mediating effect of support at work on this relationship. A survey from 186 hospitality employees was analyzed using mediated regression analysis. The results demonstrate that perceived job insecurity is negatively related to career commitment. High supervisor and peer support contributes to career commitment and mediates the association between the association perceived job security and career commitment. It is recommended that managers focus on support at work in the working environment to decrease the negative effect of perceived job insecurity. Keywords : Perceived job insecurity, career commitment, perceived supervisor support, perceived peer support, hospitality industry. JEL Classification : D23, M12, L83