Psychological Ownership And Its Influence On Employee Commitment

Y. S. Kiranmayi

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i1107-115

Authors

Y. S. Kiranmayi Guest Faculty (Professor) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2026v5i1107-115

Keywords:

Psychological Ownership, Employee Commitment, Employee Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Survey Study

Abstract

This study explores the concept of psychological ownership and its influence on employee commitment and engagement in organizations. Psychological ownership refers to the sense of possession and personal attachment that employees feel toward their work and organization. A survey-based research method was used, collecting data from 350 employees through a structured questionnaire. The analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation, and ANOVA to examine relationships and impacts. Findings revealed that employees generally exhibit a moderate to high level of psychological ownership, which is significantly related to both employee commitment and engagement. Psychological ownership was found to have a strong positive effect on engagement, and engaged employees demonstrated higher levels of commitment. These results indicate that fostering psychological ownership can enhance employee involvement, motivation, and loyalty, contributing to organizational effectiveness. The study emphasizes the importance of strategies that encourage ownership and emotional connection among employees for sustained organizational success.

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