Pozi̇ti̇f Sapma Ölçeği̇ni̇n Sosyal Bağ Teori̇si̇ Çerçevesi̇nde Devamliliğinin Test Edi̇lmesi̇

Abstract

The aim of this study, is to test the continuity of newly developed scale of Positive Deviance. In this regard, scope of the research determined in the frame of the relations among organizational commitment, tenure and positive deviance. Hirschi's Social Bond Theory constitutes theoretical background of the research model. One of quantitative methods, survey technique has been used. The research conducted at Bursa, TURKEY. Sample consist of 314 private sector employees. According to the findings, factor structure which is obtained by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) is consistent with original scale. Although the findings are supportive for the continuity of the positive deviance scale; it nevertheless also highlights that one of the sub dimensions of the scale; social ties had lost so many items during EFA. So according to the findings number of items of social ties dimension need to be revised. Furthermore, findings mainly support the Theory. As one of sub dimension of organizational commitment, affective commitment has negative effects on all positive deviance sub dimensions. Besides normative commitment to the organization has also negative effects on PD's social ties and work-related pride. On the contrary, continuity commitment has positive effect on PD's sub-dimension of higher loyalties to the organization and/or society.