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Evaluating the influence of the type of social support on job satisfaction and work related psychological well-being

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: The presence of adequate levels of social support has been demonstrated to reduce the adverse consequences of occupational stress outcomes. The difficulties in demonstrating the indirect effects of workplace support, however, have been acknowledged. One explanation for these difficulties is the inadequate definitions of the exact type of social support being measured. This investigation evaluated the influence of both practical and emotional types of workplace social support upon job satisfaction and work-related psychological well-being. Only practical supervisor support directly predicted job satisfaction. Colleague social support was not significantly predictive of either outcome. The importance of supervisor support for the maintenance of positive work attitudes is discussed.

Source: Griffith Research Online

Authors: Paula Brough, Judi Pears

Institution: Griffith University

Language: English

Topic: Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1042551216

FWCI: 3.912

Cites: 33

Cited by: 109

Related to: 10