Student organizational citizenship behavior: Nature and structure among students in elementary and middle schools. (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blondheim, Gefen, F.; Somech, Anit
• Is Part Of: Teaching and teacher education. Volume 83(2019)
• Page Start: 110
• Page End: 119
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: OCB -- Students -- Schools; Teaching -- Periodicals; Teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Enseignement -- Périodiques; Enseignants -- Formation -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 371.10205
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2019.04.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-051X

Abstract

Abstract: This research studied the nature of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) among elementary and middle school students. While much is known about OCB in a large variety of contexts (Jimmieson, Hannam, & Yeo, 2010), this research is the first ever to study the unique construct of student OCB. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with principals, teachers, and students. The interviews were analyzed using thematic network analysis, revealing five dimensions of student OCB: OCB toward studenthood, helping behavior toward students, OCB toward school personnel, OCB toward school community, and OCB toward external society. Practical implications and significance for future research are discussed. Highlights: All interviewees pointed toward studenthood as the main aspect of students' in-role expectations. All interviewees were able to identify students' citizenship behaviors. OCB's dimensions: Toward studenthood, school personnel, school community, external society, and helping behavior.