Relationship between professional identity and work engagement in policemen of Tibetan Area in Sichuan Province / 中国职业医学

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To explore the current status of professional identity and work engagement in policemen of Tibetan Area in Sichuan Province and analyze their relationship. METHODS: A total of 167 policemen from Tibetan Area of Sichuan Province were selected as research subjects using typical sampling method. Policemen Professional Identity Scale and Work Engagement Scale were used to investigate their professional identity and work engagement. RESULTS: The average scores of professional identity and work engagement of research subjects were(3.9±0.7) and(4.4±1.0) respectively. The scores of professional identity and work engagement in policemen with length of service <5 years were higher than those with length of service 5-9 years and 10-14 years(all P<0.05). The score of professional identity in research subjects was positively correlated with the work engagement score(P<0.01). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that after excluding the influence of confounding factors such as gender, marital status, education level and length of service as a policeman, the role perception, professional values and professional pride could positively predict the score of work engagement(all P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Professional identity of policemen of Tibetan Area in Sichuan Province can affect their work engagement. Enhancing professional identity of the policemen can help improve their work engagement level.