Bandung, West Java— The Influence of
Physical and Non-Physical Work Environment on the Commitment of PPPK Teacher
Organizations at SMA Negeri 1 Cililin. This research was conducted by Githa
Aprilla Sanosi and Khaerul Rizal Abdurahman from the Faculty of Economics and
Business, Jenderal Achmad Yani University in a scientific article published in
the East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (EAJMR) in 2026.
Research conducted by Githa Aprilla
Sanosi and Khaerul Rizal Abdurahman revealed that a physically comfortable and
psychologically healthy work environment has been proven to be able to increase
the commitment of the PPPK teacher organization at SMA Negeri 1 Cililin.
The work
environment is not just a physical facility
Based on the
results of observations and interviews in the field, researchers found several
challenges faced by teachers, especially related to work facilities. Relatively
dense teachers' rooms, suboptimal air ventilation, and the arrangement of
supporting facilities that have not been maximized are factors that affect
daily work comfort.
However, this
study confirms that the work environment is not only related to physical
conditions. Non-physical factors such as interpersonal relationships,
organizational communication, and leadership support also play a big role in
shaping teachers' work experiences.
In the context
of Indonesian education that still faces challenges in the quality of learning,
teacher commitment is a strategic element. Teachers who have a strong
attachment to the organization tend to be more consistent in carrying out
tasks, actively participating in school programs, and supporting learning
innovation.
Research
methods and analytical approaches
This study uses
a quantitative approach by involving all PPPK teachers at SMA Negeri 1 Cililin
as many as 36 people as respondents. Data were collected through
questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using multiple
linear regression with the help of SPSS version 27
Researchers
measured two main aspects of the work environment:
- The physical work environment includes
lighting, air circulation, cleanliness, spatial planning, and work
facilities.
- Non-physical work environment, including work
atmosphere, social relations, organizational communication, reward system,
and leadership support.
The main focus
variable is organizational commitment, namely the extent to which teachers have
emotional attachment, loyalty, and a desire to continue to contribute in
school.
Key findings
of the study
The results of
the study show that both physical and non-physical work environments have a
significant influence on the organizational commitment of PPPK teachers.
Some of the key
findings include:
- The physical work environment has a positive effect
on organizational commitment. The more comfortable the work facilities,
the higher the level of teacher attachment.
- Non-physical work environments have a stronger
influence than physical factors, especially through healthy communication,
harmonious social relationships, and leadership support.
- Both factors simultaneously explain about 76.5%
variation in teacher organizational commitment
The study also
found that although teachers' organizational commitments are in the strong
category, the aspect of sustainable commitment is still relatively lower than
normative commitment. This means that teachers have a high sense of moral
responsibility towards the school, but still consider sustainability factors in
the long term.
The
non-physical environment is the most dominant factor
One of the
important findings is the dominance of the influence of the non-physical work
environment. Healthy interpersonal relationships, open communication, and a
fair reward system have been proven to increase a sense of belonging to the organization.
Although the
social relations between teachers in research schools are relatively good, the
researcher noted that there is a tendency to form small groups that make some
teachers choose to work individually. In addition, the reward system is rated
as the aspect with the lowest score compared to other factors.
According to
Githa Aprilla Sanosi and Khaerul Rizal Abdurahman, strengthening organizational
communication and leadership support can be a strategic step to increase
teacher engagement on an ongoing basis.
Implications
for the world of education and school policy
These findings
provide an important message for education managers, especially principals and
policymakers:
- Improvements to physical facilities are still needed
to improve work comfort.
- However, building a socially and psychologically
healthy work climate is more decisive in increasing teacher commitment.
- The system of reward and performance recognition
needs to be strengthened so that teachers feel valued and motivated.
- Participatory leadership can increase teacher
participation in school programs.
By improving
the overall quality of the work environment, schools can strengthen teacher
loyalty and encourage improvement in the quality of learning.
Research
recommendations
The researchers
recommend that schools prioritize strengthening the non-physical work
environment through effective communication, leadership support, and evaluation
of the reward system. On the other hand, improvements to the physical
environment such as spatial planning, ventilation, and work facilities remain
important to support daily work comfort
Follow-up
studies are also recommended to examine other variables that have the potential
to affect organizational commitment, such as work-life balance, work motivation,
and compensation.
Author
profile
•
Githa Aprilla Sanosi–Faculty of Economics
and Business, Jenderal Achmad Yani University.
•
Khaerul Rizal Abdurahman–Faculty of
Economics and Business, Jenderal Achmad Yani University
Research
source
Sanosi, G. A., &
Abdurahman, K. R. (2026). The Effect of Physical and Non-Physical Work
Environments on the Organizational Commitment of PPPK Teachers at SMA Negeri 1
Cililin.
East Asian
Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (EAJMR), Vol. 5 No. 2, pp.
597–608.DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v5i2.21
Official URL : https://journaleajmr.my.id/index.php/eajmr
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