Entry:
Lacy, William B.; Hougland, James G., Jr.; and Shepard, Jon M., "The Relationship Between Work and Nonwork Satisfaction: Is it Changing and Does Occupational Prestige Make a Difference?" Sociological Spectrum, 2 (1981), 157-171.
Abstract:
A moderate positive relationship exists between job satisfaction and satisfaction in non-work areas. If people are seen as helpful, fair and trustworthy and life is perceived as exciting, there is a greater likelihood that people are satisfied with their work. Finally, job satisfaction is higher among those who are older and have high prestige occupations.
GSS Years:1972-77
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Name |
Variable Label |
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| SATJOB |
JOB OR HOUSEWORK |
| SATFAM |
FAMILY LIFE |
| SATFRND |
FRIENDSHIPS |
| HAPMAR |
HAPPINESS OF MARRIAGE |
| SATHOBBY |
"NON-WORKING ACTIVITIES |
| SATCITY |
CITY OR PLACE R LIVES IN |
| LIFE |
IS LIFE EXCITING OR DULL |
| HELPFUL |
PEOPLE HELPFUL OR LOOKING OUT FOR SELVES |
| FAIR |
PEOPLE FAIR OR TRY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE |
| TRUST |
CAN PEOPLE BE TRUSTED |
| PRESTIGE |
RS OCCUPATIONAL PRESTIGE SCORE (1970) |
| AGE |
AGE OF RESPONDENT |
| SATHEALT |
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONDITION |
| ANOMIA1 |
"NEXT TO HEALTH |
| ANOMIA2 |
WONDER IF ANYTHING IS WORTHWHILE |
| ANOMIA3 |
NO RIGHT & WRONG WAYS TO MAKE MONEY |
| ANOMIA4 |
LIVE ONLY FOR TODAY |
| ANOMIA5 |
LOT OF THE AVERAGE MAN GETTING WORSE |
| ANOMIA6 |
NOT FAIR TO BRING CHILD INTO WORLD |
| ANOMIA7 |
OFFICIALS NOT INTERESTED IN AVERAGE MAN |
| ANOMIA8 |
DONT KNOW WHOM TO TRUST |
| ANOMIA9 |
MOST DONT CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO OTHERS |