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

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
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