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Considerations beyond salary: study of job satisfaction among Chinese social work practitioners in different positions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In the context of the brain drain of social work practitioners in China, studying their job satisfaction and the influencing factors is vital. This study, focusing on non-material factors, surveyed 981 frontline social workers and 390 agency managers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Findings show differences in work independence and evaluation mechanisms between frontline workers and managers. The OLS model reveals that public recognition, career advancement, and interpersonal relationships significantly affect frontline worker job satisfaction while interpersonal relationships do not impact managers’ job satisfaction. Emphasising the value of the social work profession is crucial to retain the talent.

Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development

DOI: 10.1080/29949769.2024.2374295

Authors: Hui Yang, Zhezhen Lv, Ying Zhang, Ting Cui, Honglin Chen

Institutions: Nankai University, Tianjin University of Technology, Minzu University of China, University of Eastern Finland

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4400260992

FWCI: 6.453

Cites: 16

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10