Job Satisfaction: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Analysis in a Well-Educated Population

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Psychology
• Sociology

Background:

• Job satisfaction significantly influences overall life quality, including social connections, family life, and perceived health.
• It also affects critical work outcomes such as job performance, absenteeism, and employee turnover.
• Research interest in job satisfaction has steadily increased over recent decades.

Purpose of the Study:

• To simultaneously analyze knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning job satisfaction within a large metropolitan population.
• To identify key factors influencing job satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the general workforce.

Main Methods:

• A quantitative study utilizing questionnaires administered to 1043 participants with an average age of 35.24 years.
• Data analysis included descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression to explore correlations between knowledge, attitudes, practices, and satisfaction.
• Investigated the mediating role of attitudes in the relationship between knowledge and practices.

Main Results:

• Only 30% of the surveyed population reported being satisfied with their jobs.
• Significant percentages experienced workplace intimidation (12%) or unhappiness going to work (23%).
• Marital status and having children were identified as factors negatively impacting job satisfaction, potentially through adverse behaviors. Knowledge was negatively correlated with practices, with attitudes mediating this relationship.

Conclusions:

• Attitudes, strongly linked to both knowledge and practices, significantly influence perceived job satisfaction.
• Interventions focused on mindfulness and improved welfare regulations for couples with children are recommended to enhance job satisfaction.
• Addressing workplace dynamics and personal life factors is crucial for improving employee well-being and job satisfaction.