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The Impact of Role Modeling on Proteges' Personal Learning and Work-to-Family Enrichment
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Kwan, Ho Kwong; Mao, Yina; Zhang, Haina – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2010
The present study investigates the impact of role modeling as perceived by proteges on their personal learning (i.e., relational job learning and personal skill development) and work-to-family enrichment (WFE). Results from a two-wave field survey of 173 proteges in the People's Republic of China indicate that role modeling positively affects…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Job Satisfaction, Employee Attitudes, Work Environment
The Careless or the Conscientious: Who Profits Most from Goal Progress?
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Hulsheger, Ute R.; Maier, Gunter W. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2010
Although research indicates that making progress on personal work goals predicts positive job attitudes, little is known about the role of conscientiousness in moderating this relationship. Congruence theories suggest that job attitudes will be more dependent on goal progress when employees are high in conscientiousness, whereas compensation…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics, Personality Traits, Job Satisfaction
Job and Occupational Change as a Function of Occupational Correspondence and Job Satisfaction.
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Breeden, Sue A. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1993
Study of 436 adults showed that job and occupational change were not significantly related to person-work environment fit or job satisfaction at intake. At ywo-year follow-up, those who changed jobs/occupations were significantly more satisfied than nonchangers. (SK)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Career Change, Job Satisfaction, Longitudinal Studies
How Well Can the Theory of Planned Behavior Account for Occupational Intentions?
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Arnold, John; Loan-Clarke, John; Coombs, Crispin; Wilkinson, Adrian; Park, Jennifer; Preston, Diane – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2006
We tested the capacity of an extended version of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to account for intentions to work for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) as a nurse, physiotherapist or radiographer amongst three groups: professionally unqualified (N=507), in professional training (N=244), and professionally qualified (N=227). We found…
Descriptors: Professional Training, Intention, Health Services, Behavior Theories
Predictors and Outcomes of Job Search Behavior: The Moderating Effects of Gender and Family Situation
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Van Hooft, Edwin A. J.; Born, Marise Ph.; Taris, Toon W.; van der Flier, Henk – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2005
This study explored differences in the antecedents and consequences of job search behavior depending on gender and family situation in a large, nationwide sample of the Dutch population. Using Ajzen's (1991) theory of planned behavior (TPB), we found no gender differences in the antecedents of job seeking. However, family situation did affect the…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Gender Differences, Job Search Methods, Family Influence
Describing Work Environments as Reinforcer Systems: Reinforcement Schedules versus Reinforcer Classes.
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Dawis, Rene V.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1993
Ten judges with varying expertise rated 183 occupations on 3 dimensions (predictable/unpredictable, self/nonself, social/nonsocial). Comparison with "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" ratings of interest and temperament requirements showed that occupations can be characterized reliably on these dimensions. (SK)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Job Satisfaction, Occupations, Predictor Variables
Gender Differences in the Determinants of the Willingness to Accept an International Assignment
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van der Velde, Mandy E. G.; Bossink, Carin J. H.; Jansen, Paul G. W. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2005
Multinational organisations experience difficulties in finding managers willing to accept international assignments. This study has therefore focused on factors that can predict males' and females' willingness to accept international assignments, or to follow their partners on international assignments. Hypotheses were formulated based on the…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Females, Males, Hypothesis Testing