A Correlational Study of Occupational Stress and Professional Commitment among Nigerian Police Force Personnel in Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the correlations between occupational stress and professional commitment among Nigerian Police Force personnel, Kwara State, Nigeria. This study adopted a descriptive correlational research design. Three hundred and sixty police personnel were randomly selected from twelve police formations that were purposively selected. Two hundred and ninety-three instruments were returned useful. Police Stress Scale and Police Professional Organization Commitment Scale were adapted for data collection. Five Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significant level while PPMC and Multiple Regressions were used for data analysis. Findings revealed a significant relationship between Leadership Style and Professional Commitment (r cal.= 0.80, df =291, p <0.05); also, there was a significant relationship between inadequate salary and professional commitment (r. cal. = 0.74, df =291, p<0.05); furthermore, there was a significant relationship between workload and professional commitment (r cal.= 0.82, df = 291, p<0.005). Independent Variables jointly contributed 88% of the variation which was significant (AR2 = 0.88, R=2/291=0.0069 and p<0.05). Leadership style made the highest relative contribution to the prediction of the dependent variable (β=0.93), followed by inadequate salary (β=0.48) and workload (β=0.08) respectively. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, Nigeria Police adopts more effective leadership styles to enhance effective job performance by its personnel.