The Effect of Resilience, Self-Efficacy, and Social Support on Job Satisfaction Among the Employed, Middle-Aged and Elderly
Year: 2017
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objectives Job satisfaction is defined as the level of fulfillment employees feel about their work, which can affect performance to a great extent.Given the importance of job satisfaction among middle-aged and elderly, this study aims to investigate the relationship between resilience, self-efficacy, and social support with job satisfaction among middle-aged and elderly population in Kermanshah, Iran. Methods & MaterialsThe study population consisted of all working middle-aged and elderly in Kermanshah in the year 2016.A total of 240 people (including 160 male and 80 female with age ranging between 50-75 with average 66.87) were selected through convenience sampling.Research data was used collected through the following questionnaires: General Self-Efficacy (GSE-10), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Specter's Job Satisfaction Scale (JSS), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).Results Data analysis was performed using correlation and regression analysis.The results showed a positive relationship between self-efficacy and resilience and job satisfaction.A significant positive relationship was also found between social support and job satisfaction among middle-aged and elderly.Conclusion According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that self-efficacy, resiliency, and social support are predictor variables that be used to predict job satisfaction in the middle-aged and elderly.
Source: Salmand
Authors: Jahangir Karami, Asiye Moradi, Peiman Hatamian
Institution: Razi University
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2761169969