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Authentic Behavior and Job Satisfaction among Child Welfare Caseworkers
Yoon Mi Kim1, Soohyoung Rain Lee2, George M Kovarie3
1Yoon Mi Kim, PhD, is associate professor, Department of Social Work, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 15200 Kutztown Road, P.O. Box 730, Old Main 329, Kutztown, PA 19530, USA.
Abstract:
This study was designed to investigate the relationship between authentic behavior and job satisfaction among child welfare caseworkers in Pennsylvania. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to validate the domains of the Authentic Behavior Scale (balanced processing, relational transparency, and internalized morality) and Job Satisfaction Scale, and the results provided consistent support for the factorial structure of the scales across child welfare caseworkers. The findings of this study revealed a positive correlation between authentic behavior and job satisfaction. To further explore this relationship, a path model was developed that included the elements of authentic behavior, job satisfaction, and demographic variables. The results indicated an association between the type of agency and internalized morality, impacting job satisfaction. Private workers showed a higher level of authentic behavior compared with public workers, with authentic behavior associated with greater job satisfaction. The findings suggest that authentic behavior can play a crucial role in social work practice and warrants considerable attention.
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