Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction in Athletic Training Program Preceptors

This abstract highlights the critical role of preceptors in athletic training programs and their challenges with role strain, organizational conflict, and workplace bullying, impacting their ability to effectively mentor students. The study investigates organizational culture experiences and job satisfaction among preceptors, revealing ambivalent job satisfaction scores across both preceptor and non-preceptor groups. It underscores concerns about working conditions universally. The findings emphasize the importance of adaptability, stability, and responsibility in organizational culture for preceptors, suggesting areas for improvement in athletic training environments. Recommendations include careful selection of preceptors to enhance student mentoring and support efforts to improve working conditions and job satisfaction in athletic training settings.

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