THE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL SUPPORT TYPES AND SOURCES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP

The purpose of this paper is to understand the impact of types and sources of social support on psychological ownership and to attempt to extend the empirical evidence on the predictors of psychological ownership of employees. This study draws on data from employees working in private sector in Turkey. A quantitative research method was used. Drawing on the data of 277 employees, variables’ factorial structures were tested using confirmatory factor analysis and hypotheses were tested with hierarchical regression analysis. The results reveal that the relationship of psychological ownership and social support varies according to types and sources of social support. Given the importance of psychological ownership for businesses, the findings of this study have significant contributions and suggestions for further empirical studies, in addition to its practical value on managers and employees.