Job Involvement of Agricultural College Teachers in Tiruchirappalli District: A Comprehensive Analysis of Demographic Determinants and Organizational Factors

N Senthamil Selvamurugan

doi:10.34293/commerce.v13i4.9532

N Senthamil Selvamurugan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Christhuraj College of Arts and Science, Panjappur, Trichirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India (College Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India) https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1298-6139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/commerce.v13i4.9532

Keywords: Agricultural Education, Teacher Satisfaction, Job Involvement, Organizational Behavior, Higher Education, Demographic Factors, Agricultural College Teachers, Employee Engagement, Educational Psychology, Human Resource Management

Abstract

Purpose: This empirical study investigated the level of job involvement among agricultural college teachers in Tiruchirappalli District, Tamil Nadu, examining how demographic variables influence their psychological engagement with work responsibilities.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey design was employed, with 50 agricultural college teachers from five institutions (three government and two self-financing colleges) selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validated, self-designed questionnaire to measure job involvement across multiple dimensions. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA.
Findings: The results revealed that 76% of agricultural college teachers demonstrated high job involvement, whereas 24% showed low involvement. Significant associations were found between job involvement and family size (χ ²=6.750, p<0.05) and teaching experience (F=12.342, p<0.05). No significant relationships were observed with age, sex, marital status, religion, community, or salary level (p>0.05).
Practical Implications: The findings suggest that agricultural education institutions should focus on family friendly policies and experience-based professional development programs to enhance teachers’ job involvement. The high overall involvement levels indicate a positive organizational climate but reveal opportunities for targeted interventions.
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the limited research on job involvement, specifically among agricultural college teachers in South India, providing empirical evidence for human resource management strategies in specialised educational contexts. Future Research Directions: Longitudinal studies with larger samples across multiple districts, investigation of qualitative factors influencing job involvement, and development of intervention programs based on demographic profiles are recommended.