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Keller, Anita C.; Semmer, Norbert K. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2013
Arguably, job satisfaction is one of the most important variables with regard to work. When explaining job satisfaction, research usually focuses on predictor variables in terms of levels but neglects growth rates. Therefore it remains unclear how potential predictors evolve over time and how their development affects job satisfaction. Using…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Predictor Variables, Personality, Context Effect
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Sluss, David M.; Ashforth, Blake E.; Gibson, Kerry R. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2012
Using temporally-lagged data from 146 business and engineering newcomers, we found evidence for a "positive side" of plasticity theory (Brockner, 1988, p. 547) in fostering newcomer adjustment. Specifically, as predicted, we found that higher newcomer generalized self-efficacy positively moderates the association between job design (i.e., task…
Descriptors: Business, Engineering, Entry Workers, Vocational Adjustment
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Ford, Michael T. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2012
Drawing from theory on met expectations, person-environment fit, and social information processing, misfit between the pressure and autonomy experienced by workers and that which would be expected given their occupational roles was examined as a predictor of job satisfaction, perceived support, and depression. Results from a nationally (U.S.)…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Job Development, Stress Variables, Depression (Psychology)
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Champoux, Joseph E. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1978
A longitudinal study over a five-month period of changes in several jobs was conducted among 244 employees of a federal agency. Data were obtained on perceptions of job content and a number of job attitudes, and indicated a temporary positive influence of the changes in one set of jobs. (Author)
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Job Development, Job Satisfaction, Longitudinal Studies
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Kulik, Carol T.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1987
Conceptualizes job characteristics theory as a model of person-environment fit. Explores the potential costs and benefits of person-job congruence, using recent developments in the person-environment fit literature to suggest ways in which characteristics of jobs and characteristics of individuals may influence one another. Discusses implications…
Descriptors: Congruence (Psychology), Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Experience, Job Development