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Profiles of decent work: General trends and group differences.
Haram J Kim1, Ryan D Duffy1, Blake A Allan2
1Department of Psychology, University of Florida.
Journal of Counseling Psychology
|March 28, 2020
Summary
Recent labor market instability highlights the need for decent work. This study identified five distinct profiles of decent work, revealing significant differences in demographics and outcomes across these groups.
Area of Science:
- Labor market dynamics and occupational psychology.
- Sociological implications of work quality.
- Psychological well-being and employment.
Background:
- The modern labor market is characterized by increasing instability and insecurity.
- Decent work is a critical construct for understanding individual well-being.
- Existing research often uses composite scores, potentially overlooking nuanced combinations of decent work factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct profiles of decent work beyond a simple continuum.
- To explore the heterogeneity within the decent work construct.
- To examine demographic, predictive, and outcome differences across identified decent work profiles.
Main Methods:
- Latent profile analysis was employed to categorize individuals based on five subscales of the Decent Work Scale (DWS).
- The study utilized data from the DWS (Duffy et al., 2017) to identify distinct work profiles.
- Subsequent analyses compared identified profiles on demographic, theoretical predictor, and outcome variables.
Main Results:
- Five distinct decent work profiles were identified: average, low health care, indecent work, only health care, and decent work.
- Significant differences were observed across these profiles regarding demographics (gender, employment, education).
- Notable variations in theoretical predictors (economic constraints, marginalization, work volition) and outcomes (job satisfaction, life satisfaction) were found among the profiles.
Conclusions:
- The study demonstrates that decent work is not a unidimensional construct but comprises distinct profiles.
- Understanding these profiles is crucial for targeted interventions to improve work quality and well-being.
- Future research should further explore the implications of these profiles for diverse populations and work contexts.
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