Savaşa Yönelik Tutum ile Çalışma Motivasyonu İlişkisinde Mesleki Tutumların Aracılık Etkisi: Havacılık Yönetimi Öğrencileri Örneği

Öz

Bu çalışma, havacılık yönetimi bölümü öğrencilerinin savaşa yönelik tutumunun çalışma motivasyonuna etkisinde mesleki tutumun aracılık rolünü ortaya koymak amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmada, nicel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış, havacılık yönetimi bölümünde okuyan öğrencilerin katılımıyla ve anket tekniğiyle veriler toplanmıştır. Özellikle havacılık sektöründe eğitim alan öğrenciler üzerinde yapılan araştırmada, kriz ve belirsizlik ortamlarının, savaş durumlarının bireylerin motivasyon düzeylerini ve mesleki tutumlarını nasıl etkilediği analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre savaşa yönelik olumlu tutum çalışma motivasyonunu önemli ölçüde etkilemektedir. Savaşa yönelik tutumun çalışma motivasyonuna etkisinde mesleki tutumun kısmen dolaylı bir şekilde aracılık ettiği görülmektedir. Öte yandan çalışmanın bulguları, çalışan motivasyonunun hem bireysel faktörlerden hem de örgütsel destek, liderlik yaklaşımları ve çalışma koşulları gibi dışsal faktörlerden önemli ölçüde etkilenebilir nitelikte olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, motivasyon artırıcı teşviklerin ve mesleki dayanıklılığı güçlendirecek eğitim programlarının çalışanların savaş ortamlarında etkili bir şekilde görevlerini yerine getirmeyi sürdürebilmeleri adına hayati öneme sahip olduğu anlaşılmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Savaşa yönelik tutum
• Mesleki motivasyon
• Mesleki tutum
• Havacılık yönetimi

The Mediating Effect of Occupational Attitudes on the Relationship between Attitude Towards War and Work Motivation: The Sample of Aviation Management Students

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This study aimed to examine the mediating role of occupational attitude in the relationship between aviation management students' attitudes towards war and their work motivation. A quantitative research method was employed, and data were collected through a survey with aviation management students. The study focused on understanding how war and crisis environments influence individuals’ motivation and occupational attitudes. Findings showed that positive attitudes towards war have a significant effect on work motivation. Additionally, occupational attitude was found to partially mediate this relationship, indicating its indirect role. The results also highlighted that work motivation is influenced not only by individual perceptions but also external factors such as organizational support, leadership styles, and working conditions. Findings emphasize the importance of developing motivational strategies and resilience-enhancing training programs. Such programs are essential for supporting employees, particularly in high-stress sectors like aviation, to maintain motivation and fulfill their professional responsibilities effectively during of crisis.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Attitude towards war
• Occupational motivation
• Occupational attitude
• Aviation management

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