Entry:
Ochoa, Charlie; Weaver, Charles N.; Jurica, Emil C.E.; and Franz, Robert S., "Does Job Satisfaction Vary by Job Preference?" Paper presented to the Academy of Louisiana Economists, Alexandria, VA, February, 1989.
Abstract:
Job satisfaction is the highest among White males who work full time and prefer meaningful work over other job characteristics. Also, when they perceive their income to be average, White males who prefer meaningful work and who work full time express the highest job satisfaction.
GSS Years:1976, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985
Other Data Sets:
ormser et al; Gerberding et al; Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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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 |
| JOBINC |
HIGH INCOME |
| JOBSEC |
NO DANGER OF BEING FIRED |
| JOBHOUR |
SHORT WORKING HOURS |
| JOBPROMO |
CHANCES FOR ADVANCEMENT |
| JOBMEANS |
WORK IMPORTANT AND FEEL ACCOMPLISHMENT |
| FINRELA |
OPINION OF FAMILY INCOME |
| RACE |
RACE OF RESPONDENT |
| SEX |
RESPONDENTS SEX |
| WRKSTAT |
LABOR FRCE STATUS |