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Predicting job satisfaction from life satisfaction: is there a general satisfaction factor?
1Michigan State University, USA.
Summary
Life satisfaction predicts job satisfaction in many occupations. This suggests satisfaction is a stable individual trait, potentially linked to personality and a positive outlook.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Job satisfaction is linked to individual and organizational effectiveness.
- Selecting individuals with a predisposition for satisfaction is theoretically and practically important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess if life satisfaction predicts subsequent job satisfaction across diverse occupations.
- To examine if job satisfaction predicts life satisfaction in retirees.
Main Methods:
- Regression analyses were used on six samples.
- Demographic variables, pay, tenure, and task perceptions were controlled.
- The study included diverse occupational groups and a sample of retirees.
Main Results:
- Life satisfaction significantly predicted job satisfaction in three of five occupational samples.
- Job satisfaction significantly predicted life satisfaction in the retiree sample.
Conclusions:
- Satisfaction appears to be a stable, general individual characteristic.
- This stability may stem from personality traits or a tendency towards favorable interpretations.
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