Predictors of Job Satisfaction Among Active Duty and Reserve/Guard Personnel in the U.S. Military

作者: Rebecca P. Sanchez , Robert M. Bray , Amy A. Vincus , Carla M. Bann

DOI: 10.1207/S15327876MP1601_2

关键词: SupervisorJob satisfactionGuard (information security)Applied psychologySocial psychologyBiggest ProblemActive dutyPsychologyBig Five personality traitsMilitary personnelPerception

摘要: In this study, we examined psychological, demographic, and physical predictors of job satisfaction among military personnel across the Armed Forces. Data were collected from 24,881 members Active Duty Reserve/Guard components. Overall, was higher than those on Duty. Separate regression models for 2 components revealed generally similar satisfaction. The strongest perception a relatively high level pressure experienced by belief that biggest problem in one's life result job-related issues (such as supervisor) rather nonjob health or family). Findings suggest areas which can intervene to increase presumably their likelihood remaining military. Because considerable may be inherent nature mission, attention should gi...

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