Investigated relative contribution of some psychological and socioeconomic and background variables to job satisfaction in fully employed and underemployed (holding positions requiring less education than that obtained) couples (N=131). Found no significant differences between fully employed and underemployed spouses or couples on job…

Data from 707 part-time workers in 5 medical care, retail, and educational settings showed positive attitudes toward permanent positions. Married women with children were more likely to have permanent part-time jobs with higher wages; they use other part-time workers as their referents. (SK)