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[Work and worker reactions in homes for the aged]
Verpleegkunde
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Work characteristics like social support and growth opportunities influence job satisfaction and motivation in elderly care workers. Individual needs for autonomy and coping strategies also play a key role.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Context:
- Study conducted in three Dutch elderly care homes.
- Focus on caring and household department staff (144 participants).
Purpose:
- Investigate relationships between work characteristics and worker reactions.
- Examine main and moderating effects of individual variables.
Summary:
- Social support, growth opportunities, and work pressure correlate with job satisfaction, motivation, and health.
- Need for autonomy and coping strategies demonstrate main and moderating effects on worker reactions.
Impact:
- Findings inform personnel and work management strategies in elderly care settings.
- Highlights the importance of social support and autonomy for worker well-being.