How Does Organizational Justice Affect Job Satisfaction? The Mediating Role of Job Involvement

Abstract

The current study aims to explore the mediating role of job involvement in the connection between organizational justice and job satisfaction. Data for this research were collected through questionnaires administered to 202 employees in various roles within a production and wholesale enterprise located in Karabuk province, Turkey. The research hypotheses were examined using hierarchical regression analysis. The results revealed that both distributive and interactional justice dimensions of organizational justice positively influence job satisfaction, whereas the procedural justice dimension lacks significant impact. Furthermore, the study identified that job involvement partially mediates the relationship between distributive and interactional justice and job satisfaction. This investigation illuminates the mediating function of job involvement within the framework of organizational justice. The implications of these findings are expected to guide organizations in fostering an engaged and satisfied workforce, thereby enhancing overall organizational effectiveness and well-being.

Keywords

• Organizational Justice
• Distributive Justice
• Procedural Justice
• Interactional Justice
• Job Involvement
• Job Satisfaction

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